7 Politicians in Support of Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech

[ikydesu]

With FinTech playing an increasing role in global affairs, it is perhaps not surprising that some governments and politicians are embracing innovations such as blockchain technology.

Just yesterday, CoinDesk reported Blockchain CEO Peter Smith was one of the 31 executives to participate in a trade delegation led by the UK's Prime Minister David Cameron to promote FinTech businesses in Southeast Asia.

This, however, is not the first time bitcoin and politics have come face to face.

Here's a list of some of the most high profile politicians to embrace bitcoin and blockchain technology to date.

1. Jared Polis
The US congressman first caught the attention of the digital currency community in March last year when he issued a satirical response to policy makers wanting to ban bitcoin.

In a move that would see him gain significant following among bitcoin enthusiasts, Polis argued that the US dollar should be banned, not the cryptocurrency.

During an interview with CoinDesk, he confirmed he would work to wade off the government's potential attempts to skirt bitcoin growth whilst in Congress.

He added: "If there was an agency that reacted in an irrationally negative way to digital currencies, I would be happy to rally support [in Congress] to restrict their funding."

Applause for Polis


More: http://www.coindesk.com/7-politicians-in-support-of-bitcoin-and-blockchain-tech/

[eternalgloom]

Haha amazing statement he made
It's pretty god to know that Bitcoin does have some political backing. Any more information on how much influence/power he has? I'm not too familiar with US politics.

[kostya.ash]

 I hope to be many other politicians who support bitcoin, not just the politicians celebrities can also support haha

[Kprawn]

Politics is a strange thing.... You whisper all the right things when you not in power, and once you are in power, you do what you want..

Some of these guys are only into Bitcoin, because it provides them with a new source of donations to fund their campaign... Let's just hope these guys and gals keep their

promise, when the real fight starts. Bitcoin vs BankCoin

[xhoneyael]

Politician just make so many promises before the election..
just to get the sympathy of the organization or the user..
just almost,but im not saying all of them..
but i hope they will do what they promise

[ikydesu]

Haha amazing statement he made
It's pretty god to know that Bitcoin does have some political backing. Any more information on how much influence/power he has? I'm not too familiar with US politics.

I don't have any information about how much he's have coins, it must(or will) be a lot

I hope to be many other politicians who support bitcoin, not just the politicians celebrities can also support haha

Mike Tyson is start to support bitcoin. I hope more celeb follow what Mike doing.

Politics is a strange thing.... You whisper all the right things when you not in power, and once you are in power, you do what you want..

Some of these guys are only into Bitcoin, because it provides them with a new source of donations to fund their campaign... Let's just hope these guys and gals keep their

promise, when the real fight starts. Bitcoin vs BankCoin

That's right, what thing in my mind when i see this news is they're only for their own advantage.

Let's see what the next.

[okae]

Haha amazing statement he made
It's pretty god to know that Bitcoin does have some political backing. Any more information on how much influence/power he has? I'm not too familiar with US politics.

hmmm im not 100% sure about that, remember that you cant never beleive on what a politican sayd, this can be good because he spread the word of the bitcoin and can be bad if he finally disappoints ppl, so i dont kwno what to think about it.

[kostya.ash]

Haha amazing statement he made
It's pretty god to know that Bitcoin does have some political backing. Any more information on how much influence/power he has? I'm not too familiar with US politics.

hmmm im not 100% sure about that, remember that you cant never beleive on what a politican sayd, this can be good because he spread the word of the bitcoin and can be bad if he finally disappoints ppl, so i dont kwno what to think about it.

the image of politicians in my country is bad, but I dont know, whatever politicians may be good for bitcoin,