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by BSCN
November 15, 2024
The bill aims to diversify state investments and act as a hedge against inflation, marking a bold move toward financial resilience.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives introduced the "Pennsylvania Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act," a bill aimed at diversifying the state treasury's investments by allowing up to 10% of its $7 billion fund to be allocated to Bitcoin, per Fox Business.
The bill's sponsor, Republican state Representative Mike Cabell, describes it as a forward-thinking initiative to guard Pennsylvania against inflation while aligning with broader national trends toward adopting digital assets.
“The Pennsylvania Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act is a visionary step toward securing our state’s financial future,” Cabell said.
If passed, Pennsylvania would become the first U.S. state to directly acquire Bitcoin as part of its treasury, joining a growing number of financial institutions and government entities globally that recognize Bitcoin’s potential as a store of value and hedge against inflation.
The proposal emphasizes Bitcoin's role as a “financial hedge.” Rep. Cabell argues that Bitcoin offers a layer of protection from economic instability, especially as inflation continues to impact traditional financial assets.
By diversifying the state’s holdings beyond bonds and cash reserves, Pennsylvania could potentially benefit from Bitcoin's growth while mitigating inflation’s long-term effects on state funds.
In a memo filed this week, Cabell cited global trends, noting that major financial institutions like BlackRock and Fidelity now offer Bitcoin options. Other U.S. states, such as Wisconsin and Michigan, have explored Bitcoin through ETFs in their pension funds.
Pennsylvania’s plan to directly hold Bitcoin, however, represents a bolder step that proponents believe could establish the state as a leader in financial innovation.
Pro-crypto advocates like Senator Cynthia Lummis from Wyoming have recently introduced similar federal bills encouraging government entities to hold Bitcoin.
Lummis, a long-time supporter of cryptocurrency, is optimistic that her bill could pass within the first 100 days of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. She believes that Trump’s pro-crypto stance could accelerate the legislative pathway for Bitcoin adoption across the country.
The Pennsylvania legislation also follows recent state-level momentum. Last month, Pennsylvania passed the Bitcoin Rights Bill, aimed at safeguarding citizens’ rights to self-custody digital assets. The bill passed with bipartisan support, showing how Bitcoin has moved from a niche asset to an issue with mainstream legislative support.
Dennis Porter, founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, helped Pennsylvania craft the Bitcoin Rights Bill and is also backing the new reserve act.
The introduction of Pennsylvania’s bill aligns with a surge in Bitcoin’s price following Trump’s election victory.
Following Trump's election win, optimism about his crypto-friendly policies has driven a recent surge in Bitcoin's price, pushing it to over $93,000 per token—a record high. With a market cap now exceeding $1.72 trillion, Bitcoin has become the world’s seventh-largest asset, trailing only gold and major U.S. tech giants like Apple and Microsoft.
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