Bitcoin is increasingly gaining popularity and support not only among financial institutions and companies but also common people.



D Alex Miller, a former high school teacher and software engineer, is running for Canada's upcoming elections as an independent candidate for Vancouver East, reported by straight.com. Citing the reason behind his decision to contest in the election he said, "I'm passionate about an issue the big parties are ignoring: money creation."



"The way money is created affects jobs and the economy. It affects the affordability of housing, education, retirement, and childcare. It affects other things too. But most of all, it affects equality", he said.



In this connection he voiced his opinion about bitcoin. He said that bitcoin is a new currency with some "cool" features, such as, integrity and transparency.



Moreover, it facilitates instantaneous sending and receiving of money anywhere in the world, almost for free. Access to global markets and no fees charged by credit card companies will make way for innumerable business opportunities and work will need to be done, that is to say, increase in job opportunities.



He concluded saying, "Canadians enjoy freedom of speech and freedom of religion, I'm running for for parliament because I believe we need freedom of money."