Former Canadian Prime Minister Lists Bitcoin as Possible Future Reserve Currency
Stephen Harper said "the number of things that people use as reserves will expand," but the U.S. dollar will still retain its dominant role.
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Former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper has mentioned bitcoin alongside gold as assets that can possibly act as alternative reserve currencies. However, the former premier still argues that despite the growing questions about the dollar’s reserve status, he does not see any real prospect of that changing anytime soon. Instead, he envisions these alternatives becoming part of a basket of reserves in which the dollar still dominates. Experiences From the 2008 Financial Crisis Speaking in an interview, the former premier uses Canada’s experiences in the aftermath of the 2008....
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