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Cryptocurrency News Articles
Germany Considers Significant Cryptocurrency Investment Months After Selling Off Its BTC Holdings
Oct 19, 2024 at 09:58 pm
Samson Mow, CEO of Bitcoin technology firm Jan3, recently made waves with his appearance at the German Bundestag.
Months after selling off its BTC holdings, Germany is now reportedly considering making a substantial cryptocurrency investment. Samson Mow, the CEO of Bitcoin technology firm Jan3, recently made waves with his appearance at the German Bundestag.
In a previous X post, Mow, a Bitcoin advocate, proposed that Germany could adopt Bitcoin. It can adopt Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to bolster its financial stability and diversify its asset portfolio.
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He argued that Bitcoin could provide Germany with a safeguard against the vulnerabilities of the traditional financial system. It could strengthen its position in the global digital economy.
This proposal has sparked interest among both parliamentarians and Bitcoin enthusiasts. It has ignited discussions about Bitcoin’s potential role in Germany's financial strategy.
The Samson Mow Influence On Germany
Samson Mow recently spoke at the German Bundestag, discussing Bitcoin strategies for nation-states. He expressed gratitude on X to Joana Cotar, the 51-year-old Bundestag member, for the invitation.
Many thanks to @JoanaCotar for inviting me to speak at the German Bundestag on #Bitcoin strategies for nation-states. @BTCimBundestag has been a very successful and much needed initiative, and I look forward to more from @btcverband in the future. Also, a big thank you to all… pic.twitter.com/AioD7MdIkC
Mow wished the government success in acquiring 281,267 BTC for its strategic reserves. That would be worth approximately $19.2 Billion at the current market value of $68,381.79 per coin.
Earlier this year, the German government seized 50,000 BTC in a crackdown on Movie2k, a site distributing pirated movies. This was the largest crypto seizure in the country’s history, valued at $2.1 Billion at the time.
The government began selling off the Bitcoin in June. It transferred over 900 BTC worth $54.76 Million in one day during the first month.
This sell-off coincided with Mt.Gox resuming repayments to its customers. According to Arkham Intelligence, the government gradually sold the Bitcoin stash over several months.
Joana Cotar SHowed Gratitude To Mow On Social Media
Continuing his advocacy for global BTC adoption, Samson Mow visited Germany this week to promote Bitcoin to lawmakers.
Joana Cotar is a Member of Parliament who supported a bill to make Bitcoin legal tender last November. He thanked Mow on social media for his address to the Bundestag.
Dear Samson, thank you very much for your appearance here in the German Bundestag. Great talk, great discussion afterwards! 🧡 And I hope my colleagues listen to you in the future: You don“t sell your #Bitcoin! Lieber Samson, herzlichen Dank für deinen Auftritt hier im… pic.twitter.com/t84L5d4b9M
Specific details of the discussions are limited. X influencer “Bitcoin im Bundestag” mentioned that the talks centered on the current state and possibilities of Bitcoin nation-state adoption.
Bitcoin im Bundestag @BTCimBundestag X post states:- “Thank you Samson (@Excellion) for coming to the German Parliament to share and discuss the current state and possibilities of #Bitcoin nation-state adoption. We’ve gained valuable insights and really enjoyed the subsequent discussion. Thank you and keep up your work! 🙏.”
Mow has previously outlined that state-level Bitcoin adoption can vary depending on a country’s dedication to the cause. The initial step is incorporating Bitcoin into the national treasury. This would be followed by issuing BTC bonds, with the ultimate goal being full legal tender status.
The German Government’s Giant Bitcoin Offloads So Far
By July 11, the German government had sold off 6,000 Bitcoin, amounting to $354 Million. The final liquidation occurred by mid-July, with the last batch of 3,846 Bitcoin units sold on July 12.
According to Arkham Intelligence, the final transaction involved transferring the coins. These coins were transferred to institutional deposit or OTC service providers, “Flow Traders and 139Po.”
This significant sell-off trend notably impacted Bitcoin’s price, causing it to drop to around $55,000 during that period.
Can Germany Buyback The Bitcoin It Once Offloaded?
The crypto community has had mixed reactions to Germany’s sudden interest in buying Bitcoin. Many questioned the rationale behind the move.
Joana Cotar attempted to dissuade the government from liquidating its BTC holdings during the sell-off period. He has advocated instead for using Bitcoin as a strategic reserve currency.
Her efforts were initially ignored. However, it seems the government might now be considering her advice. If Germany proceeds with this plan, it could join El Salvador and Bhutan in holding Bitcoin as part of its reserves.
El Salvador BTC holdings highlighted that it currently holds 5,
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