CryptoWorld News reports, according to an interview video with news 24/7, former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis stated that he once held 2,000 BTC but later donated them, citing disagreement with the ideology behind Bitcoin. Varoufakis has long criticized Bitcoin, believing that currency cannot be separated from political and public governance frameworks.

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DrinkWaterBeforeTheMarket
· 7h ago
The term "public governance framework" sounds confusing, but they really donated.
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Half-SectionSucculentPie
· 8h ago
Donated 2,000? I respect that boldness.
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SeaSaltAirdropNotes
· 9h ago
Ideological purity obsession is even more intense than cryptocurrency price fluctuations.
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SugarMarketMaker
· 10h ago
Donating hurts more than cutting flesh; it's a form of mental victory.
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Salt-BakedBabyPotatoes
· 10h ago
Is there a link to the interview video? I want to see how he justifies it.
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SentimentIndicatorCollecting
· 10h ago
It's normal to have doubts about decentralization after coming through the Greek debt crisis.
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GateUser-d2929483
· 10h ago
Is currency inseparable from politics? Then who is responsible for fiat inflation?
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GateUser-382715ed
· 10h ago
This guy is always fighting against the establishment, even challenging the crypto industry establishment.
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Paper-SculptedOctopusPool
· 10h ago
2000 say donate, just donate; I’ve already broken out in a sweat with just 200.
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0xSideQuest
· 10h ago
If you still hold it despite not agreeing, it shows you really made money early on.
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