Germany’s AfD Embraces Bitcoin Like It’s Their New Best Friend

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Well, folks, you won’t believe this one. Germany’s biggest opposition party, the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), has decided that Bitcoin isn’t just a passing trend-it’s a strategic technology. Yes, you read that right. The party has officially thrown its weight behind the crypto sensation, and now they’re pushing Berlin to protect it from the long arms of government and the European Union. Because, you know, what’s freedom without Bitcoin?

In a motion titled, “Recognizing the Strategic Potential of Bitcoin – Preserving Freedom through Restraint in Taxation and Regulation,” they want to make sure that Bitcoin doesn’t fall under the EU’s strict crypto-asset rules. The document, led by MP Dirk Brandes, declares that Bitcoin is unlike other “crypto-assets” (because clearly, it’s special) and warns that any attempts to regulate it too much would kill innovation. They even go so far as to call excessive regulation a threat to “financial freedom.” 🎉 Who knew a decentralized digital currency could be the champion of liberty?

Germany’s AfD Makes Its Pro-Bitcoin Stand

On the regulatory front, the AfD is calling on the government to stop getting involved in people’s private Bitcoin activities. That means no licensing or registration for those who want to play with Bitcoin-whether it’s on self-hosted wallets, Lightning nodes, or any other fancy tech-so long as no one is holding customer funds. Basically, they’re saying, “Let people be free to do what they want with Bitcoin without the government breathing down their necks.” Sounds fair, right?

But wait, there’s more-tax policy is the next target. The AfD is demanding that Germany’s tax law keep its hands off the beautiful idea of a one-year holding period for Bitcoin, after which any private gains are tax-free. They’re even asking for a clear distinction between Bitcoin and the other “crypto-assets.” Oh, and let’s not forget: mining Bitcoin and operating Lightning for personal use should not be seen as a commercial activity. But of course, only if you don’t get too greedy.

Moving beyond taxes and regulations, the party also wants the government to produce a formal paper on Bitcoin’s role as “free, digital money.” They want the government to explore its potential for technology, energy, and finance. Could this be the beginning of a Bitcoin revolution? The AfD seems to think so. 🔥

And while they’re at it, they took a jab at the European Central Bank’s digital euro project. Apparently, to them, the digital euro is nothing but a tool of control and surveillance. “Bitcoin, however,” said Dirk Brandes, “stands for independence, property, and self-determination.” There you have it: Bitcoin = freedom, digital euro = oppression. 🤑

The AfD has also called on the government to recognize Bitcoin as a strategic future technology, build state reserves of the stuff, and let people use it in public sector pilot projects. But, they want to be careful with the wording. They’re not demanding the immediate accumulation of Bitcoin reserves or public sector BTC payments. Just a bit of forward thinking. 👀

So, what does the AfD want in the end? They want to free Bitcoin from the clutches of unnecessary regulation and taxes and stop the EU from strangling it with its MiCA rules. Simple, really.

Now, let’s talk about the political landscape. The AfD is absolutely rocking the polls, leading Germany’s political scene since spring 2025. In an Ipsos survey from April, they came in at 25%, outpacing the CDU/CSU by a narrow 1% and leaving the SPD way behind at 15%. Could this be the wave they need to make Bitcoin Germany’s digital currency of the future? 🤔

While they face steep opposition from the governing coalition, the AfD is pushing its agenda hard. And who knows? Some of their tax proposals might actually gain traction in future discussions. One can dream, right?

At press time, Bitcoin is sitting at a healthy $113,164. Not bad, eh? 🤑

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2025-10-30 03:20