Bitcoin For Sweden? MPs Making Money Moves! 💸

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So, a Swedish MP thinks it’s a grand idea to add Bitcoin to the national foreign reserve. I mean, who needs boring old gold when you can have a slice of the crypto chaos pie? 🍰💥

That charming MP, Rickard Nordin, decided to pen a letter to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson. Why? Because apparently, he thinks the future of currency lies in digital stocks and sheepishly hoping for no major meltdowns. 🙈

In his love letter to finance (aka, “Sweden’s currency tradition”), he posited:

“Hey, let’s not be dinosaurs here! Bitcoin is not just for wannabe tech billionaires but could actually save our butts from inflation!”

Oh, and in case you were wondering, he dove deeper into crypto’s benefits for freedom fighters. Because when you’re battling authoritarian regimes, what’s more comforting than the volatility of Bitcoin? 💪

Bitcoin revolution!

This proposal isn’t just some quirky Swedish pastime. It seems the U.S. is playing the same game, with President Trump signing an order to create a national Bitcoin reserve. Yes, you heard that right: funded by crypto seized from criminals. Now that’s what I call use-your-misfortune-to-make-me-rich capitalism! 🔥💰

And the Czech National Bank? Oh, they’re considering hopping on the Bitcoin bandwagon too! Because when in doubt, throw money at the shiny new toy!

European lawmakers just taking a nap on the Bitcoin front 💤

Despite all the buzz, European lawmakers are all hush-hush about Bitcoin legislation, focusing instead on launching their precious digital euro. Because keeping up with tech trends is so last season, darling! 🤷‍♀️

But wait! The European Central Bank supposedly had a big “oopsie” with their Target 2 payment system. So, you know, their efficiency gets a solid thumbs down. 🚫

“Sure, let’s push for the digital euro, even if our current systems are crumbling,” said ECB President Christine Lagarde with a smile on her face.

Meanwhile, Trump’s like, “Nah, no CBDCs here!” He’s protecting the U.S. dollar like a mama bear. 🐻💵

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2025-04-11 14:17