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European Countries Embracing Bitcoin: The Czech Republic to Create a BTC Reserve
The Czech Republic is set to become the first country in Europe to establish a Bitcoin reserve. The Czech Central Bank Governor AleΕ‘ Michl will introduce a plan to allocate over $7.3 billion in Bitcoin, equivalent to 5% of the CNB balance, on January 30, 2025. If approved, this move would make the Czech Republic a significant player in the global cryptocurrency market.
The Czech Republic’s Bitcoin Acquisition Plan
The plan, if implemented, would result in the Czech Republic holding over 5% of its central bank balance in Bitcoin. This allocation is substantial, considering the CNB holds over $146 billion. To put this into perspective, the proposed Bitcoin purchases alone would be equivalent to around 5.3 months of newly mined Bitcoin supply.
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Michl’s interest in Bitcoin dates back to early January, when he expressed the possibility of adding Bitcoin to the CNB sheet for diversification purposes. Initially, it was unclear if the intentions were serious, but the recent plan suggests a significant commitment to Bitcoin.
The U.S. Bitcoin Reserve: A Work in Progress
While the Czech Republic is moving forward with its Bitcoin reserve plan, the United States is still in the process of developing its own Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). Despite initial expectations that Donald Trump would sign the SBR proposal early in his presidency, the plan is still in its infancy.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis has introduced a proposal that suggests the U.S. government will buy 1 million Bitcoins over five years and hold them for 20 years. However, there are competing models, and it is unclear which one will be adopted.
State-Level Bitcoin Reserves in the U.S.
In addition to the federal government’s efforts, several U.S. states, including Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, are exploring the creation of local Bitcoin reserves. While these bills differ from the Lummis proposal, they demonstrate the growing interest in Bitcoin at the state level.
Global Bitcoin Adoption: Other Players
The concept of creating a Bitcoin reserve is gaining traction globally. El Salvador, which adopted Bitcoin as a legal tender in 2021, has a crypto reserve exceeding 6,000 BTC. Other countries, such as Brazil, Russia, and Japan, are also exploring the possibility of establishing Bitcoin reserves.
Companies like BlackRock and MicroStrategy are also creating their own cryptocurrency reserves, opting for Bitcoin over traditional fiat money treasuries. This trend is expected to continue, with more governments and companies engaging with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
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