Bitcoin reserves in Brazil? “Digital gold” in the government’s sights

• Bitcoin reserve in Brazil.
• Government sees potential in Bitcoin.
• Bitcoin as “digital gold”.

A strategic reserve of Bitcoin Will it be implemented in Brazil? Recent news reveals the country’s interest in this matter, highlighting the possibility of creating a Brazilian “digital gold” reserve. The move signals a growing interest of the Brazilian government in the cryptocurrency market.

According to information published by Poder 360, Pedro Giocondo Guerra, chief of staff to Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, recently expressed the relevance of a debate on the creation of a national strategic reserve in Bitcoin. The position was revealed during the inauguration ceremony of the new president of the Parliamentary Front for Competitive Brazil (FPBC), Congressman Júlio Lopes.

The statement by the official member of the Brazilian government puts Bitcoin at the center of the debate about the future of the country's financial reserves.

“Debating rigorously the creation of a sovereign reserve of bitcoin value is in the public interest and will be crucial to our prosperity. After all, bitcoin is digital gold, the gold of the internet. It is a technology that allows us to transfer wealth from one end of the planet to the other with agility and store the fruits of our labor efficiently and securely,” he said. à report.

The idea of ​​a Bitcoin reserve in Brazil comes at a time when several countries are exploring the use of cryptocurrencies in their financial strategies, including crypto assets in their treasury, such as El Salvador, Venezuela, Bhutan, and China.

It is worth remembering that, at the beginning of the month, US President Donald Trump, revealed the formation of a Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve in the country. This reserve will incorporate leading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), as well as prominent altcoins such as XRP, SOL and ADA. The move is seen as an effort to revitalize the industry, which according to Trump, suffered “years of corrupt attacks” under the Joe Biden administration.

Adopting Bitcoin as a store of value could represent a significant step for Brazil in the global digital finance scene, positioning the country as a relevant player in the cryptocurrency market. However, the creation of a Bitcoin reserve also raises questions about the regulation of the cryptocurrency market in Brazil and the challenges of integrating digital assets into traditional financial reserves.

At the time of publication, the price of Bitcoin was quoted at US$87.664,91, up 0.7% in the last 24 hours.