According to a 2022 report, Miami Mayor Suarez is paid in Bitcoin. He also acknowledged receiving monthly money payments. Lawyer supports Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. He purchased Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Taking his Bitcoin salary makes him the first American politician. His annual salary as Miami’s mayor is $150,000 to $200,000 or 5 to 6.7 Bitcoins at current value. The lawmaker thinks Bitcoin can build a fair system without corruption or inflation. He believes it may end communism and increase freedom. Francis desires Bitcoin in all spheres of American society. He wants to see Bitcoin used to buy Snickers candy bars in stores.
