The bill might face a big huddle for it to become law since Democrats have a majority in the Pennsylvania legislature. The sponsors of the bill Republican Representatives Mikaae Cabell and Aaron Kaufer will have to gain the support of their party and some other Democrats to get the needed votes. Investing $1.6 billion is big and this move might also spur other states to follow.
Im not too familiar with US politics, but Im really hoping this moves forward. If it does, Im sure itll inspire other states..or even countries would follow.
And actually, this wouldnt be on the table if Trump hadnt mentioned it during his campaign, so now its time to see if hell back up his words with action.
Trump is one big political figure in Pennsylvania, so it doesn't surprise me that they're planning to invest in bitcoin as a strategic reserve for the state.
That being said, $1.6 billion isn't really any substantial amount for the Bitcoin market anymore. Just in the last 24 hours, there have been traded more than $43 billion worth of bitcoin, according to coinmarketcap.
This is just one state for now, but if more states decide to follow and approve similar plans, itll definitely boost the overall momentum. And its not just limited to the US, other countries will likely take notice. Smaller nations often look to bigger ones when it comes to strategies like this, so I wouldnt be surprised if they follow suit without much hesitation. Its like a ripple effect waiting to happen.