{"id":145172,"date":"2024-12-19T16:00:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T14:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=145172"},"modified":"2024-12-19T15:23:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T13:23:52","slug":"german-leaders-criticized-for-overlooking-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/german-leaders-criticized-for-overlooking-bitcoin\/","title":{"rendered":"German Leaders Criticized for Overlooking Bitcoin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While interest in Bitcoin continues to grow across various nations, French Member of Parliament Sarah Knafo has <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/knafo_sarah\/status\/1868766579841986739\">called<\/a> <\/strong>for the European Union to create its own <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/cryptocurrency\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> <\/strong>reserve. This suggestion follows the trend set by other countries, particularly the United States, which has taken a leading role in promoting cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n<p>The idea gained further traction from former German Finance Minister Christian Lindner, who criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz for neglecting Bitcoin in Germany&#8217;s financial strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in the Bundestag, Lindner pointed out that the United States has emerged as a global leader in cryptocurrency-friendly policies, and he accused both the German government and opposition parties of overlooking the economic potential of Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<style>\n    .dark-mode .read-more {background-color: #343a40 !important;}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"read-more pb-3 pt-3 pt-md-2 px-3 my-4 border bg-light\">\n    <h5 class=\"text-uppercase border-bottom mb-3 pb-1 d-none d-md-block\">READ MORE:<\/h5>\n    <a class=\"article row\" href=\"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/heres-when-the-u-s-might-create-a-bitcoin-reserve-according-to-vaneck\/\" title=\"Here\u2019s When the U.S. Might Create a Bitcoin Reserve, According to VanEck\">\n        <div class=\"contentRight col-4\">\n            <span class=\"imgContainer mt-0\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image img-defer\" src=\"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/bitcoin-36-7-240x170.jpg\">\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentLeft col-8\">\n            <h4 class=\"title mb-0\">Here\u2019s When the U.S. Might Create a Bitcoin Reserve, According to VanEck<\/h4>           \n            \n        <\/div>        \n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lindner expressed concern that key German leaders, including Chancellor Scholz, Economy Minister Robert Habeck, and Opposition Leader Friedrich Merz, were not acknowledging the growing significance of cryptocurrencies in the global economy. He argued that Germany was falling behind, especially in comparison to the US, which is positioning itself to benefit from Bitcoin&#8217;s potential.<\/p>\n<p>Lindner also highlighted a missed opportunity in Germany\u2019s past decisions, criticizing the government for selling significant amounts of Bitcoin at prices far below their current value. 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