Senator Ted Cruz proposes crypto as payment for vendors doing business on Capitol Hill

Sen. Ted Cruz.
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Sen. Ted Cruz wants merchants on Capitol Hill to be able to accept cryptocurrency as payment.The Texas Republican filed a resolution calling on administrative managers to work on crypto-friendly payment contracts.Crypto payments at vending machines and gift shops would be accepted under Cruz's resolution.Sen. Ted Cruz wants to allow food vendors and other merchants serving US Congress to accept cryptocurrency as payment, saying the move could foste