UFC Champion Conor McGregor Vows Adding Bitcoin to Europe Treasury
UFC legend Conor McGregor is taking his fight to the political ring—and Bitcoin is in his corner.
In a bold May 22 post, McGregor dropped a bombshell: if elected, he’ll make Bitcoin a strategic part of Europe’s treasury. “First man to win two belts in the cage. First fighter to walk in as president. First president to put Bitcoin on Europe’s balance sheet. Ireland leads. Europe watches,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
This isn’t McGregor’s first crypto jab. Earlier this month, he pitched the idea of an Irish Bitcoin Reserve, tweeting: “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.”
Now, he’s planning to co-host a Twitter Space with crypto leaders like Anthony Pompliano and David Bailey. “We need the greatest minds for this BTC Reserve,” McGregor said. “Message me and let’s chat on my space.”
McGregor officially announced his presidential run in March 2025, eyeing Ireland’s top seat as President Michael D. Higgins finishes his term on November 11, 2025. While he hasn’t received a formal nomination yet, his campaign is gaining buzz—especially among crypto fans.
He’s also heading to the Bitcoin Nation State Summit in El Salvador, where he’ll reportedly meet President Nayib Bukele to explore how Ireland can follow El Salvador’s BTC playbook.
Whether or not McGregor enters the presidential arena, one thing’s for sure—he’s got Bitcoin on the brain.
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