Finally, a Congressman Who Understands Bitcoin
Congressman Jared Polis is an outspoken supporter of Bitcoin and other digital currencies. A lot of politicians, such as Senator Joe Manchin, don't really seem to understand how Bitcoin works. They often have misinformed beliefs about the virtual currency, such as the belief that Bitcoin is mostly used by criminals, leading them to the conclusion that Bitcoin needs to be banned. However, a few politicians actually understand and appreciate the cryptocurrency. Take U. S. House of Representatives member Jared Polis, for example. Last week, Polis essentially trolled Senator Manchin and....
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