Key Takeaways:
- Conor McGregor, now a presidential candidate, proposes creating an Irish national Bitcoin reserve to “give power to the people’s money.”
- He’s engaging crypto influencers like Anthony Pompliano and David Bailey to shape the BTC reserve plan, promoting discussion via Twitter Spaces.
- McGregor’s campaign, also marked by anti-immigration rhetoric and legal controversies, follows a failed crypto venture, the REAL token.
Conor McGregor, former UFC champion and now Irish presidential hopeful, has proposed establishing a national Bitcoin reserve as part of his 2025 campaign.
He argues that such a reserve would empower citizens financially, aligning with crypto’s original intent to decentralize money.
Crypto in it's origin was founded to give power back to the people.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 9, 2025
An Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve will give power to the people’s money.
I will be cohosting a Twitter space to talk about what I want to see changed.
Victory to Ireland! 🇮🇪
McGregor announced the idea on X, inviting leading Bitcoin voices like Anthony Pompliano and David Bailey to collaborate via Twitter Spaces.
Running as an independent, McGregor’s platform also includes strong anti-immigration and anti-crime stances.
His campaign has gained attention following a visit to the White House, where he received an endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump.
However, McGregor’s candidacy is controversial, as he is appealing a civil sexual assault ruling and has faced hate speech allegations.
The proposed Bitcoin reserve, if implemented, would place Ireland among a small group of countries with similar crypto strategies, including El Salvador and the U.S.
This initiative follows the failure of McGregor’s previous crypto venture—the REAL token—which failed to meet its $1 million funding goal during an April presale, raising only $392,315.
Despite setbacks, McGregor continues to position himself as a disruptive political force ahead of Ireland’s presidential election, scheduled by November 11, 2025.
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