O reino do Butão, no Himalaia, que é mundialmente famoso por criar a Felicidade Interna Bruta (FIB), mostrou recentemente ao mundo a inovação e a visão progressista deste país misterioso. Na quarta-feira, a recém-criada região administrativa especial do Butão, "Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC)", anunciou que incluiria Bitcoin, Ethereum e BNB em suas reservas estratégicas, estabelecendo um precedente global e escrevendo um novo capítulo no economia criptográfica.
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Já em 2017, quando o preço do Bitcoin ainda oscilava em torno de US$ 5.000, o Butão já havia começado a se envolver no negócio de mineração de Bitcoin. Até o momento, acumulou mais de US$ 1,1 bilhão em Bitcoins, tornando-se um verdadeiro ". baleia nacional".
Now, 'Gelephu Mindfulness City' has announced the inclusion of Bitcoin in its strategic reserves, further propelling Bhutan to the forefront of global digital asset innovation. The official statement points out:
As a strategic reserve, we will focus on digital assets with high market capitalization and ample liquidity to ensure these assets can be traded swiftly in the market while minimizing the impact of price volatility. At the same time, we will prioritize assets built on mature and secure blockchains to effectively monitor on-chain transactions.
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The digital asset layout of 'Gelephu Mindfulness City' aligns with Bhutan's commitment to leveraging emerging technologies to drive economic diversification, while the (Gelephu Mindfulness City Act No. 1) officially effective in 2024 also establishes a robust regulatory framework to attract blockchain companies and financial service providers.
Additionally, 'Gelephu Mindfulness City' will hold a global summit in March this year, inviting international leaders and experts to discuss the role of digital assets in strategic reserves. At that time, an international advisory group will also be established to provide long-term planning and guidance for digital asset policies.
"Bhutan's 'Mindfulness City' incorporates BTC, ETH, and BNB into its strategic reserves, writing a new chapter for the crypto economy" This article was originally published on (BlockKe).
