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Brazil’s Congress Eyes BTC to Diversify National Reserves

Brazil’s Congress Eyes BTC to Diversify National Reserves

CryptotaleCryptotale2024/11/26 23:30
By:Chris Murithi
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  • Brazil proposes a Sovereign BTC Reserve to protect against currency and geopolitical risks.
  • The reserve could include up to 5% of Brazil’s $355B holdings, managed by the central bank.
  • RESBit aims to support Brazil’s economy and back Real Digital central bank digital currency.

Brazil’s Congress is evaluating a proposal to create a Sovereign Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (RESBit). The initiative aims to protect the country’s economy from currency fluctuations and geopolitical risks. Congressman Eros Biondini introduced the legislation on November 25.

The proposal seeks to diversify Brazil’s $355 billion national reserves. Currently, such reserves are mainly anchored on fiat currencies such as the US dollar. Bitcoin, under the plan, would be a part of the country’s reserves amounting to five percent at most. The acquisitions would be made in phases in an effort to reduce some of the risks.

The central bank would manage the Bitcoin assets using blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies. A technical advisory committee of security experts would provide additional support. The reserve would also back Brazil’s upcoming central bank digital currency, the Real Digital (Drex).

The draft law cites El Salvador as a success story of Bitcoin adoption. El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as a legal tender earlier in 2021 and has acquired nearly 6,000 BTC. It holds $542 million worth of Bitcoins at the moment. This bill focuses on how Bitcoin contributed to the diversification of the El Salvador economy.

Brazil’s initiative could encourage broader digital asset adoption. The legislation highlights Bitcoin’s potential to strengthen public and private blockchain use. It also outlines penalties for mismanagement or noncompliance, including administrative and criminal sanctions.

Brazil has taken significant steps toward regulating digital assets. In June 2023, the government introduced a legal framework for virtual asset providers. The framework grants the central bank authority over digital currencies. Securities tokens remain under the jurisdiction of Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission.

If approved, the legislation would be sent to committees for debate. The bill positions Bitcoin as a strategic asset for long-term economic stability. It aligns with Brazil’s efforts to modernize its financial system.

The proposal reflects global trends toward integrating cryptocurrencies into national economies. Similar to El Salvador, Brazil is exploring Bitcoin to boost financial inclusion and hedge against global uncertainties. The RESBit initiative could pave the way for more countries to embrace digital assets.

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