Vivek Ramaswamy Endorses Ohio's Bitcoin Reserve Initiative

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

Former US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed support for Ohio's decision to establish a Bitcoin reserve. The bill, known as House Bill 18, requires the state treasurer to invest 10% of the fund in cryptocurrency as a hedge against inflation.

Vivek Ramaswamy's Support for the Bill

Ramaswamy described the bill as a powerful and thoughtful idea, aligning with global trends. He emphasized the importance of hedging against inflation and praised the initiative's author, Steve Demetriou, for his innovative approach.

A thoughtful & powerful bill here in Ohio. We need to think creatively about hedging against government-created inflation risks & keeping our state at the cutting edge of innovation, rather than playing from behind. Kudos to @steve4ohiohouse for thinking outside the box.Vivek Ramaswamy

Features of Ohio's Strategic Reserve

The bill envisions creating a strategic cryptocurrency reserve, including Bitcoin to hedge against inflation and maintain innovative leadership. It mentions ‘digital assets’ to avoid political friction.

Strict Investment Requirements

The bill sets strict investment criteria, including selecting digital assets with a market capitalization of approximately $750 billion over the past 12 months. Banks or regulated investment services may be involved in asset custody.

Ohio's strategic cryptocurrency reserve bill could be a significant step in using digital assets as investment vehicles for state funds. This is the second such proposal, reflecting national efforts to explore digital assets.

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