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Cryptocurrency Live News & Updates : Texas Creates Bitcoin Reserve with New Legislation – The Economic Times

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22 Jun 2025 | 04:00:13 PM IST

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 21, establishing a state-managed Bitcoin reserve to enhance financial resilience and serve as a hedge against inflation, with only Bitcoin qualifying for inclusion.

In a significant move, Texas has officially established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve through Senate Bill 21, signed by Governor Greg Abbott. This fund aims to bolster the state’s financial stability and protect against inflation, with Bitcoin being the sole asset eligible for inclusion. The Texas Comptroller will oversee the reserve, which will also accept airdrops and donations. Meanwhile, Binance is launching the Bulla Trading Competition on its Alpha platform, allowing users to earn rewards by trading BULLA tokens. The competition runs from June 22 to July 6, 2025, with participants ranked by their purchase volume. In market news, BNB has seen a slight decline, dropping to 629.81 USDT, reflecting a 1.61% decrease in the last 24 hours. Additionally, the Altcoin Season Index has fallen to 15, indicating a shift in market dynamics, with fewer altcoins outperforming Bitcoin. Lastly, Binance is set to list the Humanity Protocol (H) and its perpetual contracts on June 25, 2025, further expanding its offerings in the crypto space.

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Texas Creates Bitcoin Reserve with New Legislation

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 21, establishing a state-managed Bitcoin reserve to enhance financial resilience and serve as a hedge against inflation, with only Bitcoin qualifying for inclusion.

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