Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced plans to become the first politician in the United States to receive a salary entirely in Bitcoin.
I’m going to take my next paycheck 100% in bitcoin…problem solved! @Sarasti can you help? https://t.co/v4YdPZ0tYc
— Mayor Francis Suarez (@FrancisSuarez) November 2, 2021
Suarez added that he would prefer to use Bitwage or Strike apps to convert salaries from fiat to the first cryptocurrency.
Fantastic!!
— Susan Li (@SusanLiTV) November 2, 2021
Suarez has served as Mayor of Miami since 2017. In March 2021, he spoke about his desire to make the city a center for bitcoin mining.
Miami BTC plans also include the ability to pay city employees’ wages in Bitcoin.
Miami has introduced its own cryptocurrency Miami Coin (MIA) on August 3, which officials say will help the city generate revenue and expand its economy.
