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Running to be US Congressperson in the 9th district of Ohio
Republican
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Based on previous comments, Derek Merrin has indicated they are very pro-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary Derek Merrin has made about crypto.
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Today, I filed HB 703 to create the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve within the state treasury!
Provides state treasurer authority & flexibility to invest in #Bitcoin
This legislation creates the framework for Ohio’s state government to harness the power of Bitcoin to strengthen our state finances.
As the US dollar undergoes devaluation, #Bitcoin provides a vehicle to supplement our state's portfolio and preserve public funds from losing value.
on crypto! #GOPplatform #Soundmoney @standwithcrypto 
End crypto crackdown
No CBDC
Right to mine
Right to self-custody
Right to transact freely https://t.co/6Q1KREFxnFQuoted from standwithcrypto.org
Derek Merrin completed the Stand With Crypto Questionnaire and demonstrated support for crypto and digital assets. He emphasized the importance of crypto in driving technological innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Derek Merrin supports comprehensive regulatory frameworks that offer clarity and promote responsible innovation.
Quoted from legislature.ohio.gov
As a State Representative in Ohio, Derek Merrin co-sponsored and voted for House Bill 177, enabling the state government to utilize distributed ledger technology, including blockchain technology.
