Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
She was 100% on board with massive donations from the crypto community last time, when it was SBF writing the checks x.com/aoc/status/180…
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
Republican Political Figure from Iowa, 4
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Quoted from www.standwithcrypto.org on May 10th, 2024
Kevin Virgil completed the Stand With Crypto Questionnaire and demonstrated support for crypto and digital assets. He emphasized the importance of crypto in driving technological innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Kevin Virgil supports comprehensive regulatory frameworks that offer clarity and promote responsible innovation.
Somewhat pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
This is a great decision by the OK state legislature.
It protects Oklahomans’ liberty from an out of control federal gov’t that wants total control over its citizens.
Would love to see Iowa do the same!
We already have successful mining ops here. Creating a crypto safe haven… x.com/i/web/status/1… x.com/Dennis_Porter_…
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
RT @lopp: "Bitcoin is too complicated!"
Oh, you think you understand how the dollar works? pic.twitter.com/GTVkzc4tKY
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
@balajis has written a great summary of why Bitcoin is so important. This is why I first fell 'down the rabbit hole' 11 years ago. Bitcoin changed how I think - not just about money, but how we operate as a society.
I intend to be the most pro-crypto member of Congress once… x.com/i/web/status/1… x.com/balajis/status…
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
@MaherLinds87412 @realDonaldTrump @RonDeSantis @NikkiHaley This IS part of my platform. I intend to be the strongest advocate for digital assets and crypto in Congress. Americans need access to hard money that doesn’t lose 5-10% of its purchasing power every year. What’s more important than that?
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
Glad to see @realDonaldTrump taking a stand against CBDCs!
Americans need access to hard money like gold and Bitcoin. But we don't need 'money' that unelected bureaucrats can block access to, at their whim.
Where do @RonDeSantis and Neocon @NikkiHaley stand on CBDCs? x.com/Malcolm_fleX48…
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
Unpopular opinion (for crypto people): Yes there's a lot to disagree with in the @GaryGensler interview today.
But he's right in that the crypto industry needs to be cleaned up. It's riddled with scams and 'rug pulls'. This industry is starved for real leadership. x.com/kvirgil/status…
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@kvirgil
#SEC Chairman Gensler on #CNBC now: "We don't need more digital currencies. The US dollar, euro and yen are already digital."
I don't even know where to begin with this ignorant comment. Crypto was created to act as an alternative to the systemic failures of fiat currency.
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
RT @lopp: Bitcoin has...
no charismatic leader
no funded foundation
no governance token
no vesting schedule
no steering council
no partners…
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@kvirgil
My latest Substack on how the Federal alphabet soup complex shut down a solvent bank to discourage its peers from working with crypto businesses. And yet Bitcoin moved higher.
kevinvirgil.substack.com/p/operation-ch…
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@kvirgil
RIP 'crypto banks', an abomination that should never have happened. Nexo was the lone survivor after Celsius, Voyager & BlockFi failed.
This clears the field for better & transparent DeFi apps that aren't run by polyamorous kids on a tropical island.
theblock.co/post/192204/cr…
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@kvirgil
RT @CryptoHayes: Any centralised #crypto lender that hasn’t already gone bankrupt is probably a zombie. The hit rate is approaching 100%. T…
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@kvirgil
Folks, if we haven't learned this lesson by now then today is more reinforcement. Crypto is disruptive tech but the industry is drowning in greed and fraud. Centralized exchanges are 
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Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
The crypto community is celebrating how 'energy-efficient' $ETH is (free burritos at @ChipotleTweets!), but not many are pointing out how the SEC is now claiming jurisdiction over it.
Terrible situation for a 'censorship-resistant' blockchain to be in.
kevinvirgil.substack.com/p/for-ethereum…
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
Great opportunity for another country to advertise a safe location for US-based node operators to re-domicile. No different than the hedge fund industry. $ETH x.com/Cointelegraph/…
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
The people who oppose #Bitcoin and #Ethereum won't change their minds because blockchain energy consumption just dropped 99%.
Energy consumption is a smokescreen. Their true objections are more philosophical and fear-based. x.com/haydenzadams/s…
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
The most important conference in crypto kicks off next week! I'm excited to be a part of it, and to learn about what's being created during BUIDL Season.
It's not too late to get your tix for @MessariCrypto #Mainnet2022 if you haven't already. pic.twitter.com/CGGscK9EBH
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
"Bitcoin is a real-time smoke alarm tied to the profligacy of the USD-based financial system."
Quote of the day from the always insightful @CryptoHayes
blog.bitmex.com/teach-me-daddy/
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
Great article and well stated.
It is impossible for US crypto companies to comply with the law when the supposed lawmaker refuses to tell the community what the law is.
Time for Gensler to go back to academia.
forbes.com/sites/roslynla…
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
Not a lot of people in crypto are willing to publicly stand up for their principles but here is someone. Much respect, this is a high risk position that @matthew_d_green just occupied. x.com/matthew_d_gree…
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@kvirgil
RT @gladstein: MSM: “Bitcoin is a bad store of value”
Reality: cost of each new iPhone
iPhone 4 - 2857 BTC
iPhone 5 - 16.6 BTC
iPhone…
iPhone 4 - 2857 BTC
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Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
RT @robustus: The first time this guy publicly disparaged bitcoin was in September 2011, at around $7.
Bitcoin's ROI from then until now i…
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Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
My op-ed was published in @decryptmedia today. Bear markets are essential for clearing out the excess of bull markets (e.g. 20% APY stablecoins). They're also when the most successful crypto projects are built. #Metaverse
decrypt.co/101118/bear-ma…
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Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
RT @jebus911: not being heavily exposed to crypto is more stressful than being heavily exposed
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Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
Before anyone gets excited about the news that @SECGov finally approved a Bitcoin ETF, they should take a closer look at this product.
This ETF tracks $BTC futures contracts, not BTC itself. More complex and far riskier than owning $BTC outright… decrypt.co/83521/sec-pros…
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@kvirgil
Edition #2: Diving Into DeFi
zpr.io/fpDsg3V8DDtC
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@kvirgil
The hypocrisy of big banks knows no bounds. @BNYMellon screwed its clients with inflated FX trading fees ($714m fine) but takes the moral high ground with a soft-porn site?
#Crypto adoption is accelerating. Who will be using banks in 10 years?
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
Here's some background on the unelected bureaucrat who is currently trying to kneecap #Crypto innovation in order to protect the Wall Street banks that you bailed out in 2008.
forbes.com/sites/joewalsh…
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Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
#Crypto community, can we all now agree that reflexively supporting all of your favorite party's politicians isn't a great idea?
For 23 years NYC voters did just that for @chuckschumer. Now he intends to kill #DeFi and protect the banks that almost cratered our economy in 2008. x.com/evan_van_ness/…
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Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
@SenShelby just shut down the #crypto amendment to protect his biggest donors (the banks you bailed out in 2008).
He's 87 & retiring. His CoS @KatieBoydBritt is his anointed successor.
Hmm, I wonder if an army of enraged Twitter power users may put a dent in her plans...?
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@kvirgil
Talk is cheap @KatieBrittforAL
Show us through action or your opponent is going to be the best-funded candidate in the country.
#crypto #termlimits x.com/KatieBrittforA…
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Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
I’m a resident of Virginia and long-time crypto advocate, and am deeply disturbed by the amendment that VA senator @MarkWarner has proposed to the infrastructure bill. This will stifle innovation and move high-value jobs and talent out of the USA.
Very pro-crypto
Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
Sen @MarkWarner has betrayed his roots as a venture capitalist by introducing a bill that threatens to curtail America’s ability to compete. Crypto and #DeFi are our best chance to change the financial services industry for the better, and Warner has sided with the status quo.
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Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
@PeterLBrandt If $BTC were to break below $30k now, would this be considered a valid H&S formation? Or has the right shoulder extended out too far by now? pic.twitter.com/AtpuiZVNvP
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Kevin Virgil
@kvirgil
This selloff shouldn't end until $DOGE is back under a penny where it belongs. 
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