Harper sits fascinatingly in the middle. He doesn't dismiss Bitcoin entirely, but he remains deeply concerned about "wild experiments" in central banking. đ What This Means for the Future
While discussing the dominance of the US dollar with investment service Cambridge House, Harper noted that it is difficult to find a direct fiat alternative. He stated that, alongside gold, a whole basket of thingsâincluding Bitcoinâcould expand to serve as reserves. đ The Post: Digital Gold or Digital Bubble?
What makes this scenario incredibly interesting is how it starkly contrasts with the actions of newer political leaders:
Stephen Harper is an economist by trade and historically known for his calculated, measured approach to fiscal policy. He did not blindly wave the flag for crypto. He openly admitted that he is not a digital currency expert and expressed clear skepticism about Bitcoinâs current viability as a "store of value" due to its volatility.