"My goal is to make this bill as big and as broad as possible," Capriglione said. "This initial step is to allow some optionality and flexibility on it, but if I am able to get support from other legislators, we will make it even stronger."
The drumbeat for a national strategic bitcoin reserve – one of President-elect Donald Trump's crypto-friendly campaign promises – has grown louder since the election. Bitcoin has rallied more than 45% as hopeful investors bet the establishment of one will further boost its price.
Bitcoin has climbed more than 45% since the U.S. presidential election