Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada's Conservative Party, has emerged as a leading candidate for Prime Minister and has positioned himself as a prominent advocate for cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi). Poilievre appeared on a crypto podcast hosted by Bitcoin advocate Robert Breedlove, expressing his support for Bitcoin and his commitment to digital assets. He has invested in the Purpose Bitcoin ETF and aims to create favorable regulations for blockchain companies while treating crypto assets as commodities for tax purposes. Poilievre opposes the implementation of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and believes Canadians should have the freedom to use Bitcoin and other digital assets. Prediction markets have varying forecasts for Poilievre's electoral chances, with some indicating a high probability of victory. This stance marks a departure from current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's more cautious approach to digital assets. Poilievre's vision promotes financial freedom and economic independence through crypto use.



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