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Paul Accepts Bitcoin Donations

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Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-KY) newly-announced presidential campaign is accepting bitcoin donations, National Journal reports.

“The decision to accept bitcoin — a decentralized form of online payment that is quick and avoids common fees — was likely an easy one for Paul, who is hoping to court Silicon Valley’s interests as well as youth voters during his presidential bid. Paul, whose website includes a flashy online store that includes merchandise like an “NSA spy cam blocker,” has long envisioned himself as a more tech-friendly member of the GOP—a perception he’ll need to keep as more traditional Republican backers remain leery of his candidacy.”

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