Suriname presidential candidate eyes on Bitcoin as currency

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As a seasoned observer of global economic trends and political landscapes, I find myself intrigued by the growing embrace of Bitcoin as a strategic tool for national development. The trajectory we are witnessing, from El Salvador to Suriname and now Poland, is nothing short of remarkable.

Bitcoin‘s application has gained global traction following its recognition as legal tender in El Salvador, its consideration for a national strategic reserve in the United States, and more recently, Suriname’s interest in it.

Maya Parbhoe, a Surinamese woman vying for the presidency, advocates for the adoption of Bitcoin within the nation, particularly as a potential national currency. She also understands that implementing the Bitcoin standard and dismantling the existing corrupt system would be crucial if she were to be elected.

6 months from now, on May 25, 2025, the people of Suriname will face a distinct decision between:

— Maya Parbhoe (@MayaPar25) November 25, 2024

As outlined by Maya’s strategy, she intends to dismantle the central bank established in 1957 within the country. Additionally, she has emphasized promoting a free market for currency competition, as the Suriname dollar (SRD) has inflated by more than 50% over the past three years but cooled down to below 20% in 2024 based on data provided by Statista.

In terms of economic advancement, Maya aims to establish the initial global capital market based on blockchain technology and stimulate economic expansion by funding Bitcoin-backed bonds.

Her inspiration stemmed from the moves made by El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, to recognize Bitcoin as a legitimate form of currency, and Switzerland’s approach to fostering a competitive environment with its open policy towards various currencies within their own borders.

Suriname-Poland, following other nation’s step

A significant number of individuals vying for top governmental roles are incorporating Bitcoin into their political and financial platforms, following in the footsteps of countries such as El Salvador that have made Bitcoin a legal tender and the U.S., which has proposed creating a national Bitcoin reserve.

Among them is Slawomir Mentzen, the leader of the conservative Polish political party New Hope, who proposed the concept of a Bitcoin reserve to fund a potential presidential campaign.

In Poland during 2018, Mentzen put forth a suggestion which involved municipal schools and administrative buildings mining Bitcoin. However, this concept was initially viewed as quite unconventional.

In my current pursuit as a presidential candidate for Poland, I advocate for the strategic allocation of our currency reserves into Bitcoins. Although this proposition may appear abstract at present, I firmly believe that in a few years, it will be recognized as an intuitive and forward-thinking decision. This stance was articulated in a recent post on X, published on November 18th.

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2024-11-27 05:50