Christian Lindner, the ex-finance minister of Germany, has urged the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bundesbank to think about adding Bitcoin to their reserves.
He commended the Trump administration’s crypto policies in the U.S. as forward-thinking and highlighted the importance for Europe to stay aligned with the global move towards digital assets.
Lindner pointed out in a parliamentary meeting that cryptocurrencies are becoming more important. He said they are crucial for global prosperity and that Bitcoin could strengthen Germany’s economy.
Lindner highlighted the progress the U.S. has made in adopting crypto, mentioning talks about including crypto assets in the Federal Reserve’s reserves. He showed support for a European Parliament plan for a “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.”
There’s growing discussion about Bitcoin adoption in Germany. Lawmakers like Joana Cotar are proposing that the government should keep Bitcoin as a strategic reserve currency instead of selling its holdings.
Lindner suggested that, even with worries about Bitcoin’s ups and downs, its decentralized nature might lower political risks. He proposed that Germany should consider investing in Bitcoin to diversify its reserves.
More countries are looking into having national Bitcoin reserves, including Hong Kong, Poland, and Japan. The actions taken by the U.S. and Europe might lead to more people around the world accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
