The Most Pro-Bitcoin Politicians in the US

Whether fighting for reduced taxes for staking or regulatory sandboxes for tokens, these politicians break the mold when it comes to digital assets.

AccessTimeIconAug 20, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Updated Aug 19, 2021 at 3:49 a.m. UTC

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Whether fighting for reduced taxes for staking or regulatory sandboxes for tokens, these politicians break the mold when it comes to digital assets.

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    Our main discussion is a look at the politicians on both sides of the aisle who are pro-digital currencies and, especially, pro-bitcoin. Featuring:

    • Rep. Thomas Massie
    • Governor Jared Polis
    • Rep. Ted Budd
    • Rep. Trey Hollingsworth
    • Rep. Darren Soto
    • Rep. Stacey Plaskett
    • Rep. Tom Emmer
    • Senate Candidate Cynthia Lummis
    • Rep. Warren Davidson
    • Rep. Patrick McHenry

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