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Florida holds '$800 million in crypto-related investments,' says state CFO

Florida holds '$800 million in crypto-related investments,' says state CFO

Cryptobriefing2024/11/01 12:00
By:Cryptobriefing

Key Takeaways

  • Florida holds $800 million in crypto investments according to Florida's CFO.
  • Bitcoin may become an investment option for Florida's state pension funds.

Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s CFO, stated that the state holds $800 million in crypto-related investments and is exploring further expansion into digital assets. The CFO said he “would not be surprised” to see the figure grow under a Trump administration.

Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Patronis emphasized the state’s commitment to exploring crypto opportunities.

“Crypto’s not going anywhere. We’d be a fool if we’re not prepared to do everything we can to harness the opportunities there.” he said.

Earlier this week, Patronis sent a letter to the Florida State Board of Administration requesting that Bitcoin be considered as an investment option for state pension funds.

The proposal comes as other states, including Wisconsin and Michigan, have already allocated portions of their pension funds to crypto investments.

“I’m a fiduciary of the state’s pension funds, and I need to make sure the legislature is armed with all the tools and resources I’ve put into our SBA investment team,” Patronis said during the interview.

He added that he “would not be surprised” to see the figure grow under a Trump administration.

Patronis also addressed concerns about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), suggesting that crypto could serve as a hedge against government monetary policy.

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