Steve Hanke Blasts Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Concept: ‘The Stupidest Idea’
Steve Hanke, professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, has heavily criticized a possible strategic bitcoin reserve move in the U.S. Hanke stated that it is a stupid idea and would put “a drag” on the ec...
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