Progressives Misunderstand Bitcoin Because They’ve Lost Their Way

Progressives Misunderstand Bitcoin Because They’ve Lost Their Way

The Progressive party does not always represent progressive ideals. Bitcoin is one such example where the values of progressivism do not align with politics.This is an opinion editorial by Logan Bolinger, a lawyer and the author of a free weekly newsletter about the intersection of Bitcoin, macroeconomics, geopolitics and law.As Bitcoin continues to infiltrate U.S. politics and policy, debates about which political party is more naturally aligned with the orange ethos have proliferated and intensified. The increasing number of self-described Progressives entering the space has....


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