The post Vancouver City Staff Drops Bitcoin Reserve Plan, Says BTC Not Allowed appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

A proposal to make Vancouver a Bitcoin-friendly city is now facing a setback after city officials recommended cancelling the plan. Staff says local law does not allow the city to invest public funds in Bitcoin.This puts an end to Mayor Ken Sim’s proposal to add Bitcoin to city reserves and accept crypto payments. He had …

The post Missouri Pushes Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Plan With 5-Year Cold Storage Rule appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Missouri lawmakers are advancing legislation that would allow the state to establish a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve within its treasury. House Bill 2080 (HB 2080), introduced during the 103rd General Assembly, proposes creating a dedicated fund to hold Bitcoin as a long-term reserve asset. The bill has been referred to the House Commerce Committee and represents …

The post Brazil Proposes Plan to Buy 1 Million Bitcoin Over Five Years appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Brazil’s Congress is once again debating a bold proposal that could reshape the country’s financial strategy. Lawmakers have reintroduced a bill that would allow the gradual purchase of up to 1 million Bitcoin over five years, creating what they call the Strategic Sovereign Bitcoin Reserve (RESbit). If approved, the plan would make Brazil one of …

The post South Dakota Introduces Bitcoin Reserve Bill to Invest 10% of Public Funds appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

South Dakota has joined the growing list of U.S. states exploring Bitcoin as part of public finance. A new bill introduced in the state legislature by Republican lawmaker Logan Manhart could allow a 10% of government-managed funds to be invested in Bitcoin. Once the House committee approves it, the bill goes to the full South …

The post Sygnum Predicts Sovereign Bitcoin Reserves, Tokenized Bonds in 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Crypto banking firm Sygnum forecasts that upcoming US regulations, including the CLARITY Act and Bitcoin Act, could drive sovereign Bitcoin reserves and boost tokenized bond issuance by major institutions in 2026. Countries like Brazil, Japan, and Germany may adopt BTC strategically, while traditional finance increasingly explores blockchain-based token rails. Wider adoption could raise Bitcoin’s global …

The post Florida Renews Bitcoin Reserve Push With 2026 Bill, Signaling GOP Embrace of ‘Digital Gold’ appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

After an earlier attempt failed, Florida lawmakers are reviving a proposal that would allow the state to hold digital assets as part of its finances. The plan would create a state-run cryptocurrency reserve. Introduced on Jan. 7 for the 2026 legislative session by Republican Representative John Snyder, House Bill 1039 would set up a Strategic …

The post Taiwan Set to Explore Bitcoin as National Reserve Asset Amid USD Volatility appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Taiwan might soon make history as one of the first Asian nations to officially explore Bitcoin as part of its national strategic reserves. According to reports, the country’s central bank and the premier’s office have agreed to study how Bitcoin could be included as a strategic reserve asset and even begin pilot testing using seized …

The post Ohio Pushes Crypto Regulation With Bitcoin Payments and State Reserve Fund appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

From pushing a state cryptocurrency reserve fund to accepting Bitcoin for payments, Ohio is embracing digital currency with strong political support. Led by Republican Treasurer Robert Sprague, the state is rolling out initiatives designed to make cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin more mainstream.  These efforts aim to allow residents to pay state taxes, government fees, and campaign …

The post Senator Lummis Applauds Historic Crypto Seizure, Shares Two Key Priorities For Congress appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The U.S. government recently carried out thel argest crypto forfeiture in its history, as it moved to seize 127,271 Bitcoin, worth nearly $15 billion. This massive haul is linked to Cambodia’s Prince Group, a criminal network accused of forced labor and global crypto fraud schemes that stole billions from victims worldwide. The move has drawn …

The post Dutch Crypto Firm Amdax Raises €30 Million to Launch Bitcoin Treasury AMBTS appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Companies across the globe are increasingly exploring Bitcoin as part of their corporate strategies. This shows how cryptocurrency is becoming a regular part of business, and a Dutch company has recently joined this trend.  Read on to see how Amdax is making its move in Bitcoin. All About AMBTS According to Reuters, Dutch cryptocurrency firm …