Activities of Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO related to 2016/2007(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Virtual currencies (short presentation) ES
Amendments (3)
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas there are still many unanswered questions in relation to such important aspects as access to the virtual currency and the restrictions on the process of creating it;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas the high volatility of such currencies, in particular Bitcoin, and its lack of correlation with any currency or other reference value, and the fact that over 80% of transactions have a purely speculative function still prevent virtual currencies from performing the basic functions of a currency, such as serving as a medium of exchange, a unit of measure and store of value;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
Cd. whereas transaction costs go far beyond the operating costs associated with trade, as they involve generating widespread confidence among the general public, something that virtual currencies are still far from being able to provide;