The Pikachu Standard: Why Boris Johnson's Bizarre Attack on Bitcoin Exposes the Failures of Fiat. A former Prime Minister praises cardboard collectibles over decentralized hard money, ignoring the devastating 11% inflation his own government helped engineer.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Bitcoin, instead praising cardboard collectibles like Pokémon cards, highlighting the UK's reliance on fiat currency. His comments exposed the failures of the fiat system, which led to 11% inflation under his government's policies. This stance demonstrates a disconnect between Johnson's views on cryptocurrency and the economic realities of the UK's monetary system.