"Private property rights are fundamental to the American Idea. I think it needs to extend into the digital space and we need to make sure that our legal structures are enshrining those rights when it comes to bitcoin and other assets."
"Self-custody is a gateway drug to broader digital security practices and emphasizes its importance for sovereignty, privacy, and core American values."
"History shows governments under pressure will seize assets and that self-custody protects against centralized confiscation."
"The Bitcoin Act affirms and protects the rights of persons to maintain full lawful control over the bitcoin and other digital assets of those individuals."
Panelists at The Bitcoin 2026 Conference emphasized the importance of defining bitcoin self-custody as a civil liberty. Congressman Nick Begich highlighted that private property rights should extend to digital assets. He warned against government asset seizure, referencing historical precedents. Zach Herbert described self-custody as crucial for digital security and American values. Joe Kelly linked self-custody to national identity and land rights. The Bitcoin Act affirms individuals' rights to control their digital assets, and Begich stressed the need for legislative action to protect these rights.
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