Bitcoin May Receive a Boost under Pirate Party’s Government in Iceland
The Pirate Party of Iceland may form the government under power-sharing agreement after negotiations between various parties fail. Iceland may soon turn favorable for Bitcoin and blockchain startups as the Pirate Party is expected to partner with other political parties to form the country’s government. The party has received an invitation from the country’s president to be part of the power-sharing pact following the recent elections. The Pirate Party of Iceland, with its anti-establish principles, has been a vocal proponent of Bitcoin. In the legislative elections, held on October 29,....
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