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Highlights
- UFC icon Conor McGregor backs an Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve
- Says it would “give power to the people’s money”
- Plans to cohost a Twitter Space to discuss crypto policy
The efforts to add Bitcoin and other digital assets to Government Reserves are gaining steam not just in the US but in several other countries as well. Now, UFC superstar Conor McGregor has urged Ireland to create a Bitcoin strategic reserve, saying the move would return financial control to everyday citizens.
He posted the proposal on X early Friday and tied it to Bitcoin’s founding values. McGregor wrote,
Crypto in it’s origin was founded to give power back to the people.
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!
He also announced plans to cohost a Twitter Space to share his vision for Ireland’s crypto future.
Conor McGregor Pushes Bitcoin Into National Spotlight
As McGregor entered the crypto policy arena with this message, the celebrity push is gaining momentum. While he previously backed crypto-related sponsors, his new call for a Bitcoin strategic reserve signals a serious shift in tone.
He didn’t reference any official proposals or lawmakers, but his timing aligns with growing interest in national Bitcoin holdings across Europe. Germany and Switzerland already hold Bitcoin as part of their sovereign strategies.
Crypto analysts believe Conor McGregor’s reach could purport more public support for state-level Bitcoin initiatives. In Ireland, those conversations often touch on independence, innovation, and financial access.
Will McGregor’s Influence Move the Policy Needle?
Some critics doubt whether McGregor’s post will translate into meaningful action. While fans celebrated his stance, Irish government officials haven’t responded. Even so, McGregor’s tweet gained over 735,000 views in under 12 hours. His involvement has pulled Bitcoin back into Irish political conversations.
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