On November 25, 2024, Eros Biondini, a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil, introduced the Reserva Estratégica Soberana de Bitcoins (RESBit) legislation. The initiative aims to incorporate Bitcoin into Brazil's national financial strategy.
The RESBit legislation outlines a plan for Bitcoin adoption within Brazil's financial infrastructure. Under this plan, the Central Bank of Brazil would oversee the acquisition and management of Bitcoin assets, capping purchases at 5% of the nation's total reserves. A phased acquisition strategy would guide the country's entry into cryptocurrency holdings, with security measures like "cold wallets" implemented to protect assets.
Mandatory biannual reports on reserve holdings and transaction activities are required to provide transparency as Brazil integrates digital assets into its economic framework. The RESBit proposal faces legislative challenges within Brazil’s regulatory environment, with concerns about cryptocurrency volatility and global economic competition.
According to Chainanalysis, Brazil’s cryptocurrency market has already made significant strides, ranking 10th globally.
Statista reports that Brazil's cryptocurrency market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.57% from 2024 to 2028, reaching a market volume of $1,577 million by the end of the forecast period.
Eros Biondini was born on May 20, 1971, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. He is a Brazilian politician, musician, and veterinarian who holds a bachelor's degree in veterinary medicine from the Federal University of Minas Gerais and a postgraduate degree in the Legislative Branch from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais.