Florida has taken its first legislative step toward holding Bitcoin as a state reserve asset. On April 10, the House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee unanimously passed House Bill 487 (HB 487). This rare bipartisan support positions Florida alongside states like Arizona and New Hampshire in the Bitcoin reserve race. Titled
Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, known as BitBoy, was arrested on the evening of March 25 in Volusia County, Florida. Jail records confirm that Armstrong is currently being held without bail. His arrest follows a fugitive warrant, related to emails he sent to a judge during a legal proceeding where he
Florida Senator Joe Gruters has proposed a bill advocating Bitcoin as part of the state’s investment strategy. If the bill succeeds, it would allow the state to allocate up to 10% of its public funds into Bitcoin. Florida joins U.S. states like Texas, Wyoming, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and others in the
In a recent letter, Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s CFO, requested that Bitcoin and other digital assets be considered part of the state’s pension fund. It addressed Chris Spencer, the Executive Director of the Florida State Board of Administration. Moreover, the letter emphasized Florida’s position as a leader in economic growth, persuading
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made a strong statement ahead of the 2024 elections. United States presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has pledged to ban central bank digital currencies (CBDC) on day one if he emerges victorious in the 2024 elections. It sparks discussions about the future of money, technological advancements,
While the BRICS continue to drive down the dollar value, the U.S. is making a lot of noise with the upcoming election. In light of the current economic unrest, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a position in favor of cryptocurrencies by promoting pro-crypto policies as part of his 2024
In a recent development, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill purportedly aimed at prohibiting Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the state. However, legal expert Professor Carla Reyes argues that the bill does not effectively prohibit the use of CBDCs in Florida. This discrepancy has sparked a debate surrounding
In a recent development, legal experts expressed worries over Florida’s move to outlaw central bank digital currency (CBDCs), questioning their usefulness and possible damage to the digital asset market. Despite Governor Ron DeSantis’s rhetoric that the restriction safeguards against government overreach and corporate surveillance, legal academics believe the bill fails
