In a groundbreaking move, German lawmaker Joana Cotar has expressed her support for recognizing Bitcoin as legal tender in Germany. Cotar, a member of the German Bundestag, has launched the “Bitcoin in the Bundestag” initiative to educate her parliamentary peers about the benefits of Bitcoin. She emphasizes its potential for financial freedom, privacy protection, and robust security standards. Cotar advocates for the establishment of a formal Bundestag committee dedicated to understanding the importance of Bitcoin for German society. She also highlights the need for a balanced regulatory environment that ensures legal security without stifling innovation. Cotar’s initiative could make Germany a pioneer in adopting decentralized digital currency at a governmental level. This move could have a positive impact on Bitcoin’s value, attracting more institutional and individual investors. Cotar is against the development of the digital Euro, citing concerns about potential surveillance and overreach by Central Banks. She fears that a digital Euro could lead to total monitoring of citizens’ financial activities. Cotar’s reservations align with recent criticisms from the Institute of International Finance regarding the European Commission’s proposed framework for the digital Euro. The European Central Bank is aggressively working towards the implementation of the digital Euro, but concerns about privacy and economic challenges continue to stall its development, giving Bitcoin an opportunity to gain traction.

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Sentiment	positive
Relevance Score	1
People	Joana Cotar
Companies	Bitcoin in the Bundestag initiative, European Central Bank (ECB), Institute of International Finance (IIF)
Currencies	Bitcoin
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