NewsBriefs - Texas introduces new $250 million Bitcoin reserve bill, HB 4258

03/11/2025 17:00
NewsBriefs - Texas introduces new $250 million Bitcoin reserve bill, HB 4258

Texas has introduced HB 4258, a legislative proposal to allocate $250 million from its economic stabilization fund to Bitcoin and other digi...

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  • Texas Legislature Online

    Texas introduces new $250 million Bitcoin reserve bill, HB 4258

    Texas has introduced HB 4258, a legislative proposal to allocate $250 million from its economic stabilization fund to Bitcoin and other digital assets. This new bill follows the earlier SB 778, which recently gained bipartisan support in the Senate. HB 4258, set to take effect in 2025 if passed, allows municipalities and counties to invest up to $10 million in digital assets and marks the state's second attempt to establish a digital asset reserve. This move is part of Texas' broader strategy to integrate Bitcoin into its financial framework, highlighted by the Texas Blockchain Council as aligning with the state's significant industrial convergence in the Texas Triangle.

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    • Texas Legislature Online

      Texas introduces new $250 million Bitcoin reserve bill, HB 4258

      Texas has introduced HB 4258, a legislative proposal to allocate $250 million from its economic stabilization fund to Bitcoin and other digital assets. This new bill follows the earlier SB 778, which recently gained bipartisan support in the Senate. HB 4258, set to take effect in 2025 if passed, allows municipalities and counties to invest up to $10 million in digital assets and marks the state's second attempt to establish a digital asset reserve. This move is part of Texas' broader strategy to integrate Bitcoin into its financial framework, highlighted by the Texas Blockchain Council as aligning with the state's significant industrial convergence in the Texas Triangle.

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    • Cointelegraph

      Deutsche Boerse's Clearstream to launch institutional crypto custody services in 2025

      Deutsche Boerse's trading unit Clearstream is set to offer Bitcoin and Ether custody and settlement services starting April 2025 to meet the increasing demand from over 2,500 institutional clients. The services, leveraging Crypto Finance AG, also plan to include additional cryptocurrencies, staking, lending, and brokerage. This initiative complements a wider European trend towards regulated crypto infrastructures following the full implementation of MiCA regulations.

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    • The Block

      Solana transaction fees hit lowest level since September 2024

      Transaction fees generated on the Solana network have dropped to 53,800 SOL, the lowest weekly amount since September 2024, with 77% attributed to non-vote fees. This rate marks a 10% decrease from the previous week and is significantly lower than the 25% average weekly decline over the past six weeks. The downturn follows the network's peak during the $TRUMP and $MELANIA memecoin launches, which saw fees as high as 361,000 SOL. Current metrics, including a 35% drop in the 7-day moving average of active addresses and significant declines in Jito validator tips, coincide with almost a 50% plunge in SOL price since January 20.

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    • The Block

      CleanSpark to join S&P SmallCap 600 despite share and BTC price declines

      US-based bitcoin miner CleanSpark will join the S&P SmallCap 600 index later this month. Despite the company's inclusion, CleanSpark shares fell approximately 5%, paralleling a 4% decline in bitcoin prices. According to CleanSpark's CEO, this move is expected to increase visibility and offer investors enhanced exposure to their vertically integrated Bitcoin mining model. Last year, CleanSpark reported a significant revenue increase with $162.3 million in the fourth quarter.

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    • PRNewswire

      REX-Osprey files for first Movement ETF in the US

      Movement Network Foundation announced the filing of a new ETF by REX-Osprey focused on the $MOVE token, marking the first of its kind to offer exposure to the Movement ecosystem through traditional financial channels. Concurrently, the Foundation has successfully launched its Public Mainnet Beta, achieving a Total Value Locked of $250M at launch. The ETF aims to provide traditional investors with regulated access to Movement, leveraging the Move programming language for more secure, efficient smart contracts.

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    • Tether

      Thailand SEC approves Tether USD₮ as an accepted cryptocurrency

      Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Tether's USD₮ as a recognized cryptocurrency, enabling its trade on regulated exchanges and use in payments, reflecting the country's progressive stance on digital asset innovation. This approval, effective from March 16, 2025, aligns with Thailand's updated digital asset regulations aimed at enhancing industry flexibility and investor choice. The recognition of USD₮, a globally leading stablecoin with a $142 billion market cap, marks a significant advancement in the integration of stablecoins into Thailand's financial landscape.

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    • BBVA

      Spain's major bank BBVA to offer Bitcoin, Ether trading and custody services

      BBVA has received authorization from the Spanish Securities and Exchange Commission to provide Bitcoin and Ether trading and custody services in Spain. The service, set to be launched initially for a select group of users and later expanded to all private customers, is in compliance with the Markets in Cryptoassets Regulation. BBVA's platform allows customers to manage their crypto transactions through its app alongside traditional banking activities. This service, which does not include advisory support, leverages BBVA's own cryptographic key custody platform.

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    • Bitcoin Sistemi

      White House official X account promotes Bitcoin as US superpower

      A post on the White House's official X account declared America as the world's Bitcoin superpower and featured US President Donald Trump signing the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Executive Order. This Bitcoin-endorsing post, along with a photograph including cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence chief David Sacks, sparked criticism from economist Peter Schiff, who questioned the appropriateness of using presidential office resources for promoting crypto interests.

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    • The Block

      President Trump pushes for stablecoin bills before August and aims to end crypto debanking

      President Donald Trump aims to have stablecoin legislation on his desk by August, as expressed at the first White House crypto summit. The summit involved key players from the crypto industry and government officials. Trump also plans to end Operation Choke Point 2.0, which has affected crypto companies' banking capabilities in the US. Additionally, Trump signed an executive order establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve funded by seized assets, addressing initiatives for a digital asset stockpile which does not involve additional crypto purchases by the government.

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    • Bloomberg

      Nasdaq announces plans for 24-hour trading in 2026

      Nasdaq is set to introduce 24-hour trading on its equities exchange by the second half of 2026, pending necessary regulatory approvals and industry alignment. This move aims to cater to growing global demand for US stocks and follows similar initiatives by other exchanges like Cboe and the New York Stock Exchange. Despite concerns about increased volatility and transaction costs due to extended hours, Nasdaq plans to collaborate with industry participants to address these challenges and improve investor confidence in US capital markets.

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    • The Block

      Senator Elizabeth Warren demands public disclosures from David Sacks amid crypto policy development

      Senator Elizabeth Warren requested David Sacks, assigned as President Trump's crypto chief, to publicly reveal any financial disclosures filed with the government to address potential conflicts of interest. This comes in light of recent orders by Trump to establish a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and to start establishing crypto policies potentially impacting the market. Concerns revolve around selectively inflating crypto values and lax enforcement on crypto regulations. Sacks has denied holding significant indirect crypto assets and confirmed selling all his cryptocurrency investments, citing his commitment to transparency amidst ongoing official ethics review.

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    • White House

      President Trump establishes the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and US Digital Asset Stockpile

      President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a US Digital Asset Stockpile, aiming to position the US as a leader in governmental crypto strategy. This reserve will treat bitcoin as a reserve asset and retain bitcoins from forfeiture proceedings, without selling them. Additional bitcoin acquisitions will occur without extra taxpayer costs. The US Digital Asset Stockpile will hold other digital assets obtained through forfeiture, with the Treasury having authority over potential sales. This action centralizes the management of seized crypto assets, aiming for enhanced national wealth and protection.

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    • The Block

      Coinbase exec says Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could remove about $18 billion of sell-side pressure

      A Coinbase executive claimed that the recently signed executive order by US President Donald Trump to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will alleviate significant sell-side pressure by offloading approximately $18 billion worth of Bitcoin from potential market sales. This plan involves utilizing Bitcoin previously seized by the federal government, ensuring these crypto assets are stored securely, akin to a digital Fort Knox, rather than sold on the open market.

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    • YZi Labs

      YZi Labs invests in Tensorplex Labs to accelerate decentralized AI development

      YZi Labs has invested in Tensorplex Labs to boost advancements in decentralized AI. Tensorplex, focused on integrating AI with blockchain, is expanding its capabilities in AI model training, infrastructure, and tools such as Tensorplex Dojo and Backprop Finance. This strategic investment will help Tensorplex scale its operations, accelerate R&D, and enhance the collaboration between humans and AI, aiming to democratize AI technology.

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    • Serpro

      Cardano Foundation partners with Brazil's largest public IT firm to boost blockchain education

      Serpro, Brazil's largest public IT company, has entered into a Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Cardano Foundation to train its employees in blockchain technology. This partnership aims to increase the adoption of blockchain within the Brazilian public sector to enhance efficiency, strengthen fraud prevention, and integrate the technology into government services. The collaboration includes access to the Cardano Academy and initiatives for innovation and applied blockchain research.

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