Brazilian congressman Eros Biondini proposes a national bitcoin reserve
Brazilian congressman Eros Biondini has introduced a bill to establish a national bitcoin reserve called ResBit. The proposal suggests Brazil’s central bank gradually acquire bitcoin until it comprises 5% of the country’s national reserves. Biondini’s initiative aligns with similar moves in the U.S., where Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis is advocating for a federal bitcoin reserve. Lummis’ proposal, unveiled at the Bitcoin 2024 conference, calls for the U.S. Treasury to accumulate