Massachusetts to Hold Hearing to Consider Bitcoin Reserve Bill

Massachusetts is set to hold a hearing regarding a Bitcoin strategic reserve bill introduced by Republican Senator Peter Durant in February. The Joint Revenue Committee will discuss the bill, which proposes that any Bitcoin or digital assets seized by the commonwealth could be deposited into a reserve. Additionally, the legislation would allow the state treasury to invest up to 10% of the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund in cryptocurrency. Given that Democrats hold a supermajority in the state legislature, the bill's chances of passing seem slim. Currently, only a few U.S. states, like New Hampshire and Texas, allow for such crypto reserves. Other states, including Montana and Wyoming, have rejected similar proposals in 2025. Discussions about cryptocurrency investment have gained traction following U.S. President Trump's earlier executive order to create a government stockpile of Bitcoin and crypto assets. The outcome of this hearing may reflect the growing interest in integrating digital assets into state financial strategies.

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