Conor McGregor, a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion, has turned his focus to Irish politics.
He recently shared his support for creating a national Bitcoin
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reserve in Ireland. He said this plan would help give more financial control back to everyday people.
On May 10, McGregor said in a post on X, “Crypto in its origin was founded to give power back to the people. An Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve will give power to the people’s money”.
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He also stated that he plans to speak more about the idea during a live audio session on the platform.
Additionally, McGregor welcomed input from David Bailey, an advisor to President Donald Trump on digital assets. He said, “David, message me, let’s discuss your ideas!”
In one reply to podcast host Anthony Pompliano, he wrote, “We need the greatest minds for this BTC Reserve. Message me and let’s chat on my space”.
McGregor had announced his interest in running for president in March 2025. His campaign has focused mostly on immigration and crime, but he has not yet secured a spot on the ballot. In Ireland, presidential candidates must first receive official backing, which can be difficult for those without support from large political parties.
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