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New Hampshire Bitcoin Reserve Bill Advances to Full Senate Vote
New Hampshire's House Bill 302 (HB 302) has advanced to a full Senate vote after passing a second Senate committee with a 4-1 vote on April 23, 2025. The bill proposes allowing the state treasurer to invest up to 10% of the general fund into Bitcoin and precious metals.
It has already passed the House with a 192-179 vote. If approved by the Senate and signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte, New Hampshire could become the first U.S. state to establish a formal Bitcoin reserve
Russia Diving Deeper: Plans State Crypto Exchange
Russia is launching a state-run cryptocurrency exchange, allowing only "super-qualified" investors—those with over $1.2 million in assets or annual incomes above $600,000—to participate. This three-year pilot aims to legalize crypto trading under strict oversight, reflecting a shift from previous restrictions.
While domestic crypto payments remain banned, the initiative seeks to bypass Western sanctions by facilitating international trade through digital assets.
Political decisions deeply impact economies worldwide, forcing investors to adjust portfolios around unpredictable “black swan” events and macro trends. Experienced traders recognize that incumbents favor looser monetary policy and inflationary growth ahead of elections to boost their prospects.
Trump’s recent easing on crypto prosecutions and push to reshape trade deals exemplify this, aiming to secure midterm support and bolster his market-friendly reputation. As midterms approach, markets may stabilize and rally, so investors are positioning for stronger mid-2025 and 2026 conditions, focusing on election-driven cycles rather than short-term volatility.
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Bitcoin Scarcity Is Going To Be Real
Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply is rapidly tightening as institutions scoop up far more coins than are newly mined—nearly 11 000 this week alone, plus ETF inflows and major firms like gaming companies adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets—while banks can now hide their crypto dealings.
With Ark forecasting $2.4 million by 2030 on surging institutional demand, a severe supply shock looms, making Bitcoin still “cheap” today and urging investors to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity before retail holders become a rarity.
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