Several experts have offered mixed opinions. Victoria Lemieux, a UBC professor and blockchain expert, supported the initiative, highlighting Bitcoin's potential for economic innovation. Others, like Green Councillor Pete Fry, voiced concerns over cryptocurrency's links to money laundering and organized crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legal obstacles remain a significant hurdle. Existing Canadian laws prevent cities from using cryptocurrency for municipal payments or holding it as reserves. Provincial legislation also restricts risky investments with public funds, potentially stalling Sim\u2019s ambitious plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite these challenges, Sim remains optimistic, describing Bitcoin as \"one of humanity\u2019s greatest inventions\" and a potential asset for Vancouver\u2019s future.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Vancouver Aims To Become \u2018Bitcoin-Friendly\u2019 With Mayor\u2019s Bold Proposal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"vancouver-aims-to-become-bitcoin-friendly-with-mayors-bold-proposal","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-16 21:17:47","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-16 10:17:47","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=19878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
Several experts have offered mixed opinions. Victoria Lemieux, a UBC professor and blockchain expert, supported the initiative, highlighting Bitcoin's potential for economic innovation. Others, like Green Councillor Pete Fry, voiced concerns over cryptocurrency's links to money laundering and organized crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legal obstacles remain a significant hurdle. Existing Canadian laws prevent cities from using cryptocurrency for municipal payments or holding it as reserves. Provincial legislation also restricts risky investments with public funds, potentially stalling Sim\u2019s ambitious plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite these challenges, Sim remains optimistic, describing Bitcoin as \"one of humanity\u2019s greatest inventions\" and a potential asset for Vancouver\u2019s future.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Vancouver Aims To Become \u2018Bitcoin-Friendly\u2019 With Mayor\u2019s Bold Proposal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"vancouver-aims-to-become-bitcoin-friendly-with-mayors-bold-proposal","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-16 21:17:47","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-16 10:17:47","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=19878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
City staff will now assess the feasibility of converting a portion of Vancouver's reserves into cryptocurrency. They will also examine legal and environmental concerns tied to Bitcoin mining and explore clean-energy options within the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several experts have offered mixed opinions. Victoria Lemieux, a UBC professor and blockchain expert, supported the initiative, highlighting Bitcoin's potential for economic innovation. Others, like Green Councillor Pete Fry, voiced concerns over cryptocurrency's links to money laundering and organized crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legal obstacles remain a significant hurdle. Existing Canadian laws prevent cities from using cryptocurrency for municipal payments or holding it as reserves. Provincial legislation also restricts risky investments with public funds, potentially stalling Sim\u2019s ambitious plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite these challenges, Sim remains optimistic, describing Bitcoin as \"one of humanity\u2019s greatest inventions\" and a potential asset for Vancouver\u2019s future.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Vancouver Aims To Become \u2018Bitcoin-Friendly\u2019 With Mayor\u2019s Bold Proposal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"vancouver-aims-to-become-bitcoin-friendly-with-mayors-bold-proposal","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-16 21:17:47","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-16 10:17:47","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=19878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
\"It would be irresponsible for the City of Vancouver to not look at the merits of adding bitcoin to the city's strategic assets to preserve the city's financial stability,\"<\/em> his motion argued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n City staff will now assess the feasibility of converting a portion of Vancouver's reserves into cryptocurrency. They will also examine legal and environmental concerns tied to Bitcoin mining and explore clean-energy options within the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Several experts have offered mixed opinions. Victoria Lemieux, a UBC professor and blockchain expert, supported the initiative, highlighting Bitcoin's potential for economic innovation. Others, like Green Councillor Pete Fry, voiced concerns over cryptocurrency's links to money laundering and organized crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Legal obstacles remain a significant hurdle. Existing Canadian laws prevent cities from using cryptocurrency for municipal payments or holding it as reserves. Provincial legislation also restricts risky investments with public funds, potentially stalling Sim\u2019s ambitious plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite these challenges, Sim remains optimistic, describing Bitcoin as \"one of humanity\u2019s greatest inventions\" and a potential asset for Vancouver\u2019s future.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Vancouver Aims To Become \u2018Bitcoin-Friendly\u2019 With Mayor\u2019s Bold Proposal","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"vancouver-aims-to-become-bitcoin-friendly-with-mayors-bold-proposal","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-16 21:17:47","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-16 10:17:47","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=19878","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};
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