Can DeSantis make Florida more cryptocurrency-friendly?

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Gov. Ron DeSantis is using his budget proposal to state legislators to try to make Florida more friendly to cryptocurrency.

Why does DeSantis want a central bank digital currency?

In referring to the Biden administration, DeSantis said “they don't like crypto because they can't control crypto, so they want to put everything in a Central Bank Digital Currency.” How much cryptocurrency will play in the 2024 election cycle is yet to be seen.

What are DeSantis' assets?

His assets include a $134,181 governor’s salary, $235,000 in a USAA account and $105,755 in a thrift savings plan, a government retirement and investment plan, according to FCE data. He also has $30,302 in the Florida Retirement System. DeSantis lives in the governor’s mansion and thus does not have to pay for housing.

Who is Ron DeSantis?

American cryptocurrency supporters are looking for a presidential candidate who will prioritize fintech policies andFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is most poised to fill that void. During his Twitter Spaces campaign announcement on May 24, DeSantis said that people should be able to buy and hold bitcoin.