Resolution 25-03: Defending Bitcoin and Financial Freedom
Resolved:
Whereas, Bitcoin, being the original, most popular and widely recognized cryptocurrency which is not controlled by any corporation, and with truly decentralized governance and open source code, is widely and increasingly recognized as “digital gold”;
Whereas, the Libertarian Party champions decentralization of finance and free market money and currency as a means to empower individuals, foster innovation, and reduce coercive control by centralized financial authorities;
Whereas, the Libertarian Party supports technological innovation, including the development and use of cryptocurrencies, as a vital expression of free markets and individual sovereignty;
Be it resolved, that the Libertarian Party of Oregon calls upon the Congress, the President, the Libertarian Party National Committee, and all political allies to sponsor and pass legislation:
Making Bitcoin, along with gold and silver, as legal tender in the United States equal to the dollar;
To treat transactions between dollars, Bitcoin, silver, and gold as non taxable events;
To abstain from any government manipulation of Bitcoin by not creating any federal Bitcoin reserve.
Adopted by the Libertarian Party of Oregon, Public Policy Board, June 26th, 2025
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