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María Corina Machado Proposes Bitcoin as National Reserve for Venezuela

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

10 months ago


  1. Proposal to Adopt Bitcoin
  2. Analysis of International Experience
  3. Economic Challenges and Expert Opinions

  4. María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, has proposed integrating Bitcoin (BTC) as a national reserve asset for Venezuela. This proposal aligns with current global trends where cryptocurrencies are considered part of financial strategies.

    Proposal to Adopt Bitcoin

    In a recent discussion with Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, María Corina Machado talked about Bitcoin's role for Venezuelan citizens amidst hyperinflation. In 2018, the inflation rate reached 1.7 million percent, which drastically devalued the national currency, the bolivar, and destroyed the economic stability of many Venezuelans.

    Machado described Bitcoin as a tool that allows Venezuelans to bypass government-imposed exchange rates, offering an alternative financial path.

    "Bitcoin allows many of our people to bypass government-imposed exchange rates," María Corina Machado asserted.

    Analysis of International Experience

    Internationally, countries like El Salvador have already adopted Bitcoin as a reserve asset. In the United States, Senator Cinthya Lummis introduced legislation to add Bitcoin to national reserves, a plan supported by former President Donald Trump.

    The potential benefits of incorporating Bitcoin into Venezuela’s reserves include diversifying national reserve assets and possibly stabilizing the economy.

    Economic Challenges and Expert Opinions

    To assess the feasibility of Machado’s proposal, three Venezuelan economists were consulted: Asdrúbal Oliveros, director at Ecoanalítica; Aarón Olmos, cryptocurrency expert and professor at the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (IESA); and Francisco Rodríguez, former chief economist at Torino Capital.

    The economists acknowledged the innovative nature of the proposal but pointed out practical difficulties in its implementation. Economist Asdrúbal Oliveros stated: "It is true that by having reserves in cash, gold or triple-A investment grade bonds the returns are probably very low, but that element of security is much more powerful than the profitability that bitcoin can bring you."

    The integration of Bitcoin into Venezuela’s national reserves is a proposal that aligns with global trends but faces hurdles in the context of Venezuela’s current economic conditions. The success of such an initiative would require careful planning, robust regulatory frameworks, and substantial economic stabilization.

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