Fans of cryptocurrency were in Vancouver council chambers Thursday to support Mayor Ken Sim’s motion to make Vancouver a “bitcoin-friendly” city, a proposal that sparked strong reactions from both lovers and haters of bitcoin. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Dec. 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/12/16/Vancouver-Mayor-Really-Into-Bitcoin/

Vancouver’s Mayor Is Really into Bitcoin. What’s Ahead

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