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Conor McGregor Meets El Salvador’s President Bukele to Push Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in Ireland

The post Conor McGregor Meets El Salvador’s President Bukele to Push Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in Ireland appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News UFC icon and Irish presidential hopeful Conor McGregor is making headlines again—this time for his pro-crypto vision . As Ireland gears up for its November 11 presidential election, McGregor is calling for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve , aiming to reshape Ireland’s economic model with digital assets at the core. McGregor Wants Ireland to Embrace Bitcoin Like El Salvador McGregor has announced plans to meet El Salvador President Nayib Bukele at the upcoming Bitcoin National State Summit . Bukele is globally known for making Bitcoin legal tender and leading El Salvador’s aggressive BTC accumulation strategy—currently at over 6,089 BTC , worth more than $635 million . The Irish MMA legend wants to learn from El Salvador’s success and explore how Ireland can build a Bitcoin-backed economic model , potentially using state funds to accumulate BTC as a reserve asset. “A Strategic Bitcoin Reserve would give power back to the people and promote government transparency,” said McGregor in a recent statement. Yes The nation state Saylor play can be rolled out in Ireland. This would be TOPIC No. 1 at the Bitcoin Nation State Summit Between President Bukele & Conor McGregor @nayibbukele @TheNotoriousMMA https://t.co/cbk42gtgNa — Max Keiser (@maxkeiser) May 11, 2025 A Crypto-Friendly Candidate with Controversial Politics McGregor’s political stance aligns closely with Donald Trump —especially on immigration and national identity. He fiercely opposes the new EU migration pact and channels the sentiments of Ireland’s far-right electorate. While divisive, his pro-crypto position is gaining attention across the digital asset community. Despite his popularity in sports, McGregor remains a polarizing figure in politics due to multiple legal issues, including serious allegations that make mainstream political acceptance difficult. Charles Hoskinson May Join the Conversation Rumors are swirling that Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson may also meet McGregor to discuss crypto adoption in Ireland. However, this meeting has not been officially confirmed. Will McGregor Reshape Ireland’s Crypto Future? If elected, McGregor reportedly plans to build a Digital Asset Stockpile , including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. While his chances hinge on securing the nomination—which requires backing from 20 Irish parliament members or 4 local councils—his celebrity and outspoken crypto vision may shake up the race. Ireland, with a population of 5 million, is currently facing rising immigration tensions and political shifts. Whether McGregor can harness that sentiment and rally institutional support remains to be seen.

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