| Bitcoin-like currencies backed by the yellow metal show promise for crisis-scarred libertarians. Anthem Blanchard grew up with gold. His father was such a dedicated goldbug that he flew a biplane towing a 50-foot sign declaring LEGALIZE GOLD! at President Richard Nixon’s second inauguration to promote the idea that ordinary Americans should be allowed to buy it.
The biplane was chased away by the US Secret Service, but James Blanchard III’s wish ultimately came true: in December 1974, Americans were allowed to buy the metal after a 40-year moratorium...............................................Full Article: Source
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