{"id":2507,"date":"2025-12-05T09:51:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T08:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitcoin-bundesverband.de\/motion-in-the-bundestag-on-the-strategic-potential-of-bitcoin\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:51:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:51:58","slug":"motion-in-the-bundestag-on-the-strategic-potential-of-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitcoin-bundesverband.de\/en\/motion-in-the-bundestag-on-the-strategic-potential-of-bitcoin\/","title":{"rendered":"Motion in the Bundestag on the “strategic potential of Bitcoin”"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Motion in the Bundestag on the “strategic potential of Bitcoin” on Dirk Brandes’ speech<\/p>\n

Classification from the perspective of the Bitcoin Bundesverband<\/p>\n

On October 17, 2025, the German Bundestag was presented with a motion in printed matter 21\/2301 entitled
\n“Recognizing the strategic potential of Bitcoin – preserving freedom through restraint in taxation and regulation”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The motion was submitted by members of the AfD parliamentary group. The paper deals with the classification of Bitcoin in terms of monetary theory, its role in international currency competition, European regulation (MiCA), tax issues and possible fields of application in energy and technology policy. <\/p>\n

The Bitcoin Bundesverband does not evaluate the content of this motion. However, we welcome the fact that Bitcoin<\/strong> is being discussed as an independent topic<\/strong> in the German Bundestag and has been placed on the agenda for the 21st parliamentary term. We will follow how other parliamentary groups and members of parliament react to the proposed points and which aspects are included in future debates and legislative procedures. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Abstract<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764924863711{margin-left: 50px !important;}”]\n
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  • A motion has been tabled in the German Bundestag that emphasizes the strategic potential of Bitcoin<\/strong> and warns against overregulation.<\/li>\n
  • The core topics are: Differentiation of Bitcoin from other crypto-assets<\/strong>, implementation of MiCA, tax clarity as well as energy and location issues.<\/li>\n
  • From the perspective of the Bitcoin Bundesverband, it is positive that Bitcoin is being seriously discussed as an independent technology and that topics such as innovation protection, legal security and energy integration<\/strong> are being addressed.<\/li>\n
  • At the same time, we see a need for optimization<\/strong> in the differentiation of the arguments, particularly with regard to energy, regulation and international classification.<\/li>\n
  • We welcome the debate in the Bundestag and are available to all democratic players as an expert point of contact<\/strong> in order to advance the content of the discourse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

    1. background and content of the application<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    On October 17, 2025, the German Bundestag was presented with a motion in printed matter 21\/2301 entitled
    \n“Recognizing the strategic potential of Bitcoin – preserving freedom through restraint in taxation and regulation”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    The application:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764924839843{margin-left: 50px !important;}”]\n

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    • describes Bitcoin as a decentralized, scarce, digital money<\/strong> that is clearly different from other crypto-assets,<\/li>\n
    • criticizes possible overregulation<\/strong> in the course of implementing the MiCA Regulation,<\/li>\n
    • calls for tax clarity<\/strong> for privately held Bitcoin,<\/li>\n
    • emphasizes the potential contributions of Bitcoin mining to energy and location issues<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
    • and demands a strategic statement from the German government<\/strong> on the role of Bitcoin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The Bitcoin Bundesverband does not assess the motion in terms of party politics, but rather classifies the content against the background of its mission and positions.<\/p>\n

      We welcome the fact that Bitcoin is being discussed in the Bundestag on a substantive level and will observe which aspects are adopted by other parliamentary groups in future debates and legislative initiatives.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

      2. central points of the application<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      2.1 Differentiation of Bitcoin in the MiCA context<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764924961541{margin-left: 50px !important;}”]\n
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      • Bitcoin is described as a separate category within digital assets.<\/li>\n
      • The MiCA Regulation is understood to primarily address centralized issuers, custodians and platforms.<\/strong> <\/li>\n
      • Fully decentralized protocols such as Bitcoin should not be placed in the same regulatory framework as centrally controlled projects without necessity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

        2.2 Regulation and infrastructure<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        The application warns against treating the basic infrastructure of the Bitcoin network like traditional financial intermediaries, in particular:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764925028736{margin-left: 50px !important;}”]\n

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        • non-custodial wallets<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
        • Lightning Nodes<\/strong> and other decentralized services,<\/li>\n
        • Infrastructure tools that do not manage third-party funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The fear is that excessive regulation could drive open source development<\/strong>, innovation and start-ups in this area out of Germany.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

          2.3 Tax treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          The main requirements are:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764925098630{margin-left: 50px !important;}”]\n