Missouri lawmakers advanced a renewed plan to create a state bitcoin reserve after moving House Bill 2080 to the House Commerce Committee. The bill outlines a framework that allows the state treasury to acquire and hold bitcoin under strict conditions. The move signals continued momentum as bitcoin discussions rise in state policy debates. House Bill 2080 entered the committee phase after its referral on Feb. 19. The measure directs the Missouri State Treasurer to manage a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund. The proposal strengthens Missouri’s effort to formalize bitcoin holdings within the state treasury. The bill ... (full story)