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Can a central bank hold Bitcoin the same way it holds gold or U.S. dollars? Ukrainian lawmakers think it should be an option. A new draft bill, submitted by eight members of Ukraine’s parliament, proposes allowing the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) to include crypto assets like Bitcoin in its official reserves. The bank wouldn’t be forced to buy crypto—it would simply gain the right to do so. “Proper management of crypto reserves will help strengthen macroeconomic stability,” said Yaroslav Zheleznyak, the bill’s lead sponsor. But is this more about innovation or just keeping up with global trends?
