German Lawmaker Pushes for Bitcoin to Become Legal Tender, Seeks to Educate Colleagues on Benefits
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German lawmaker Joana Cotar pushing for Bitcoin to become legal tender in Germany.
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Cotar wants to initiate a "preliminary examination" to construct a legal framework recognizing Bitcoin as currency.
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Cotar emphasizes need for legal security for businesses/individuals, while addressing risks like money laundering.
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Cotar campaigning to educate colleagues about Bitcoin's benefits like privacy protection and security.
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Cotar plans to set up committee to explore technological differences between Bitcoin and other digital assets.