francis suarez

Francis Suarez is a politician and a prominent supporter of cryptocurrency and blockchain advancement. As the Mayor of Miami, he has established the city as an international crypto center by adopting Bitcoin. He introduced MiamiCoin and supported the blockchain companies.

 

Quick Facts

Full name	Francis Xavier Suarez
Birth	06-10-1977, Miami, Florida, United States
Nationality	American
Education	J.D. degree cum laude from Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Marital status	Married to Gloria Fonts Suarez
Net worth	Estimated in millions

 

He advocates for Bitcoin compensation for government workers and promotes the integration of DeFi into local services. Suarez advocates for the integration of Web3 in governance and finance, aiming for a favorable regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency.

 

Francis Suarez - Career Timeline & Events

• 2017 – Elected Mayor of Miami, fostering a pro-tech economy.
• 2020 – Advocated for Miami to adopt Bitcoin and blockchain.
• 2021 – Launched MiamiCoin, a city-backed cryptocurrency initiative.
• 2022 – Announced plans for Bitcoin salaries for city employees.
• 2023 – Ran for U.S. presidency, emphasizing crypto-friendly policies.
• 2024 – Advocated for federal blockchain and DeFi regulations.

 

His objective is to position Miami as the "crypto capital" globally, promoting innovation and investment in blockchain technology while supporting the need for federal regulatory clarity regarding digital assets.

 

Awards & Recognitions of Francis Suarez

Year	Institution	Description
2021	CoinDesk	Crypto-Friendly Mayor of the Year
2022	Blockchain Summit	Web3 Policy Leader
2023	Forbes	Top Advocate for Bitcoin in Government
2023	Consensus Conference	Most Influential in Crypto Policy
2024	MIT Tech Review	Leading Voice in Blockchain Governance

 

Useful Links to Connect With Francis Suarez

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	twitter.com/FrancisSuarez
LinkedIn profile	linkedin.com/in/FrancisSuarez
Bitcoin Miami	b.tc/conference