Dutch libertarian posts political campaign signs that read 'Bitcoin is the fu...
"I wanted to have something that stood out and showed people that we embraced Bitcoin as a solution for a revolution," said the party chairman. Robert Valentine, chairman of the Libertarian Party in the Netherlands, has erected a number of pro-crypto billboards in advance of an election later this week.In an image shared on Valentine’s Twitter account, the libertarian party leader appears with laser eyes atop a message which states “Bitcoin is the future.” The party is one of 37 vying for seats in the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, which is scheduled to hold a general....
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Billboards saying “Bitcoin is the future,” featuring laser eyes, can now be seen in the Netherlands. They are part of an election campaign for Robert Valentine, the chairman of the Dutch Libertarian Party and candidate for the upcoming parliamentary election. Dutch Pro-Bitcoin Parliamentary Candidate With Laser Eyes on Billboards The Dutch Libertarian Party candidate for the upcoming parliamentary election, Robert Valentine, is featured on billboards with a bitcoin message and laser eyes. The billboards say, “Bitcoin is de toekomst,” which means “Bitcoin is....
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Bitcoin company Bitonic has launched a crowdfunded campaign to support efforts to define bitcoin as money in the Netherlands. The campaign has been dubbed Bitcoin is Geld (literally: 'bitcoin is money') and has so far raised more than 30 BTC. The cause enjoys the support of the Dutch Bitcoin Foundation and law firm SOLV. Bitcoin is Geld will use the funds to promote legislation beneficial to bitcoin users in the Netherlands, effectively defining bitcoin as money in the country. The campaign website indicates that the campaign was formed after a Dutch judge stated that bitcoin is not....