Florida is moving towards using Bitcoin in their financial plans. There is a new bill proposed by Senator Joe Gruters, SB 550: Investments of Public Funds in Bitcoin, that would allow the state to invest up to 10% of its public funds in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The passage of this bill would put Florida in an especially unique position of being one of the first U.S. states to officially incorporate Bitcoin into its investment strategy.
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The purpose of this bill is to safeguard Florida’s money against inflation. Due to the nature of inflation, state funds like that can lose value, and Senator Gruters thinks Bitcoin is a hedge against that. Bitcoin is thought of as a ‘hedge’ or a safety net during times of inflation. Other big companies like BlackRock and Fidelity also view Bitcoin as a valuable asset for this reason.
Under the bill, the authority for the state’s Bitcoin investments would be given to Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. The overarching principle is to create strict rules so that funds are used safely and the taxes or fees that are collected through Bitcoin are managed in a proper way. If they want, state employees could also get part of the salary in Bitcoin.
Florida could also use its growing cryptocoin businesses as a draw to add Bitcoin to its financial plans and help it become a country leading the world in the crypto movement. Analysts believe the state is taking a step towards becoming a hub for innovation and digital currency growth.
If it is approved, it could go into effect on July 1, giving Florida the opportunity to be the first among the states, in how their governments will transact with Bitcoin.
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