“I understand the political ramifications of bitcoin and I think that government should stay out of them and they should be perfectly legal.” Ron Paul, Republican Texas Congressman and former candidate for US President

“Virtual currencies like Bitcoin [Virtual Currencies] may hold long-term promise, particularly if the innovations promote a faster, more secure and more efficient payment system.” Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve

“I really like Bitcoin. I own Bitcoins. It’s a store of value, a distributed ledger. It’s a great place to put assets, especially in places like Argentina with 40 percent inflation, where $1 today is worth 60 cents in a year, and a government’s currency does not hold value. It’s also a good investment vehicle […]

We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error.” – Tyler Winklevoss, Cofounder of Facebook that sold Facebook shares to invest in Bitcoin