Roswell, New Mexico, has made history in municipal finance by becoming the first city in the United States to have an official Bitcoin reserve.
The small donation puts big plans in motion for the emergency fund
According to city officials, the first donation initially small by 3,050,323 Satoshis (0.0305 BTC) will constitute the basis of a much greater financial plan.
The city accepted its first 0.0305 BTC cryptocurrency donation (about $ 2,845) on April 29, 2025, to launch what civil servants nicknamed the “Bitcoin Roswell Strategic Reserve”.
Crypto Stockpile to grow
The reserve will increase by other donations of bitcoin and sponsorship during the period of a decade. According to reports from the municipal council, the crypto treasure must accumulate at the value of $ 1 million before being able to be exploited as an emergency fund.
I am delighted to update that the mayor pro Tem Juliana Halvorson came with my work earlier and we signed the receipt of the Town Hall, declaring that @Roswellnmgov From now on, the guards of our Bitcoin strategic reserve, as well as offer tax deductible receipts for donations.
Today, my heart is full. pic.twitter.com/imo717r7zf
– Guy Malone, CBP (@richnfrenz) April 30, 2025
The city government will oversee the cryptocurrency reserves, with close control measures in place. Any expenditure of the reserve must be approved unanimously by the municipal council.
The regulations make it possible to spend up to 21% of the total reserve every five years, the priority initially granted to help elderly citizens to pay water bills and to support emergency efforts in the event of an emergency disaster.
🚨 Roswell, Nm has just made history – the first city to start its own government #Bitcoin reserve!
It started with only $ 2,906 in $ BTC … But they will draw once it has reached $ 1 million!
This is how early adoption begins.#Crypto pic.twitter.com/b3t05qehw9
– Crypto Patel (@Cryptopatel) May 1, 2025
Other states move to Bitcoin investments
Roswell’s main action is done because some states consider the same cryptocurrency measures. Arizona’s legislature recently approved Senate bills 1025 and 1373, which would allow the Treasury and retired state fund to invest 10% of their balance in virtual currencies. These measures now go to Governor Katie Hobbs for the signing.
Crypto reserves become popular across the country
The trend towards state reserves goes beyond New Mexico, Arizona, Alabama and North Carolina. Texas, California, Florida and New Hampshire were all interested in creating their own BTC reserves.
🇺🇸 Update of the State reserve race:
The Bitcoin reserve of North Carolina, Bill HB92, has exceeded the house!
NC is the fifth state legislature to adopt SBR legislation in at least one room. pic.twitter.com/a6db8zuce
– Bitcoin Laws (@bitcoin_laws) April 30, 2025
This emerging trend indicates a major change in the way the governments of states and locals think of the assets of cryptocurrencies. While obligations and actions have traditionally influenced government finances for centuries, Bitcoin now takes the show as a viable alternative for public chests.
Roswell’s new close meeting: the crypto is entering the city orbit
In a city that has long been synonymous with mysteries beyond this world, it is natural that Roswell now opens the way to an unorthodox financial future.
By becoming the first American municipality to use Bitcoin as a reserve asset, Roswell again positioned himself at the forefront of a tale from another world – this time, however, flying objects are digital in nature.
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