The intersection of legacy politics and frontier technology always makes for fascinating headlines. When a former G7 leader weighs in on cryptocurrency, the entire financial world stops to take notes. 🗳️ A Calculated Take on Crypto
: Canada's current Prime Minister, former central banker Mark Carney , has been a vocal critic of Bitcoin. He famously argued that Bitcoin has "serious deficiencies" due to its fixed supply and has largely championed Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) instead. Former Canadian Prime Minister Lists Bitcoin as...
: On the other hand, figures like Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre have previously pushed heavily to make Canada a blockchain hub. The intersection of legacy politics and frontier technology
What makes this scenario incredibly interesting is how it starkly contrasts with the actions of newer political leaders: He famously argued that Bitcoin has "serious deficiencies"
While discussing the dominance of the US dollar with investment service Cambridge House, Harper noted that it is difficult to find a direct fiat alternative. He stated that, alongside gold, a whole basket of things—including Bitcoin—could expand to serve as reserves. 🌐 The Post: Digital Gold or Digital Bubble?