Senator JD Vance hailed Bitcoin as a wealth creator and strategic asset at Bitcoin 2025, sparking debate with economist Peter Schiff.
Peter Schiff countered Vance's claims, stating that Bitcoin facilitated a transfer of wealth, not wealth creation, advocating for gold as a hedge against inflation.
Schiff criticized the government's promotion of Bitcoin as a backup plan instead of focusing on fixing policies, suggesting good governance to reduce inflation.
At the Bitcoin 2025 conference, Schiff humorously noted his indirect role in promoting Bitcoin through criticism, emphasizing gold over Bitcoin for stability.