France’s Far-Right Party Plans Bitcoin Mining with Nuclear Power After Years of Crypto Opposition
Main Idea
France's far-right Rassemblement National party proposes using surplus nuclear energy for Bitcoin mining, reversing its previous stance against cryptocurrencies, while crypto-related violence in France influences political realignment.
Key Points
1. Rassemblement National proposes Bitcoin mining with surplus nuclear energy, reversing Marine Le Pen's 2016 promise to ban cryptocurrencies.
2. RN lawmaker Aurélien Lopez-Liguori is drafting legislation to support the initiative, calling it 'secure and extremely profitable'.
3. The party's shift reflects an opportunistic strategy on digital assets, despite internal tensions over crypto adoption.
4. Crypto-related violence in France, including kidnappings, has driven political realignment, with figures like Ledger's Eric Larchevêque advocating libertarian policies.
5. The nuclear mining proposal faces regulatory hurdles, requiring consultation with exchanges and financial authorities before implementation.
Description
France’s far-right Rassemblement National party has proposed using surplus nuclear energy to mine Bitcoin, which marks a dramatic reversal from Marine Le Pen’s 2016 promise to ban virtual currencies. According to Le Monde , the plan involves installing mining computers at state-owned EDF nuclear facilities to generate Bitcoin from excess reactor capacity, positioning the far-right as France’s most vocal crypto advocates. Le Pen announced the mining proposal during a March visit to the Flamanvill...
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