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Initiative to Include Bitcoin in Switzerland's Reserves Launched

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Switzerland is taking a step towards integrating Bitcoin into its financial system through a federal initiative published in the Swiss Federal Gazette.

Bitcoin Initiative in Switzerland

The federal initiative, titled "For a Financially Strong, Sovereign and Accountable Switzerland (Bitcoin Initiative)," has been officially published in the Swiss Federal Gazette. This marks the start of the signature-gathering process required for a nationwide referendum. The initiative, presented by a special committee, aims to amend the Swiss constitution to include Bitcoin as part of the country's monetary reserves, obligating the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold part of its foreign exchange reserves in Bitcoin, alongside its existing gold holdings.

Key Provisions of the Initiative

The initiative aims to strengthen Switzerland’s financial sovereignty and economic strength by integrating Bitcoin into the country’s monetary policy framework. According to the published text, the proposal includes clauses to ensure compliance with legal requirements, such as providing detailed instructions for collecting signatures and anti-fraud measures. Key provisions of the initiative include the requirement that the SNB maintains sufficient foreign exchange reserves from its earnings and a requirement that some of these reserves be held as both gold and Bitcoin. The initiative committee confirmed that the text is in its final form and is available in the three official languages of Switzerland: German, French, and Italian.

Signature Collection Process and Next Steps

The initiative needs to collect at least 100,000 valid signatures from Swiss citizens within a set timeframe before it can be put to a nationwide referendum. The signature forms have been carefully designed to meet legal standards, including clear instructions for signatories and the inclusion of an opt-out clause.

The initiation of signature collection for the 'Bitcoin in Switzerland' proposal marks a new phase in efforts to integrate cryptocurrencies into the national economy, emphasizing a drive to enhance the country's financial resilience and sovereignty.

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