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Snowden: Government to secretly make Bitcoin legal tender

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Brian Mutembei

Last updated: February 29, 2024 11:33 AM
Published 2024-02-29
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Snowden: Government to secretly make Bitcoin legal tender

Edward Snowden has recently stated that in 2023, a national government that secretly purchased Bitcoin without declaring it publicly will be discovered. Snowden’s prediction was made as Bitcoin was noted for raising from institutions, companies, investors, and even countries.

JUST IN: Edward Snowden predicts "A national government will be revealed this year to have been buying #Bitcoin without having disclosed that fact publicly." pic.twitter.com/ECauNV3DvA

— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) February 28, 2024

Last year, El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as the first legal tender. The benefit of El Salvador’s Bitcoin investment can be seen through the growth of its tourism industry. Other countries are taking notice. As more seek Bitcoin’s benefits, another government acquisition could occur.

Snowden’s prediction has captured attention as it signals Bitcoin’s expanding role. Major players now view crypto as vital to the global financial system and a transformer of traditional frameworks.

President Nayib Bukele recently stated El Salvador won’t sell its Bitcoin, citing that 1 BTC will always equal 1 BTC. He referenced profits if sold but said market price changes don’t matter given Bitcoin’s future outlook. 

When #Bitcoin’s market price was low, they wrote literally thousands of articles about our supposed losses.

Now that #Bitcoin’s market price is way up, if we were to sell, we would make a profit of over 40% (just from the market purchases), and our main source of BTC is now our…

— Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) February 28, 2024

Snowden offered no details on which government he expects to reveal Bitcoin purchases this year. But the proclamation underscores Bitcoin’s momentum and the possibility more nations make it legal tender.

Also Read: Crypto Climber Aims for Everest Summit with Bitcoin Flag

Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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