The Premier of Bermuda, Edward David Burt, has said that cryptocurrencies are a great equalizer and characterized fintech innovation as a national strategic imperative.
In an interview for Forbes published on Oct. 18, the Premier — a former programmer, startup founder and entrepreneur who went on to become the youngest national leader in Bermuda’s history — expressed his belief that cryptocurrencies will ensure that citizens are less beholden to large corporations and government than they are now.