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Illinois launches the nation's first Community Bitcoin Reserve program at the state capitol building

Groundbreaking Illinois Community Bitcoin Reserve Launches Nation’s First State-Backed Crypto Program

February 8, 2026 j n

Springfield, Illinois, February 5, 2026: Illinois made financial history today by launching the nation’s first state-backed Community Bitcoin Reserve, establishing a groundbreaking framework for cryptocurrency savings in underserved communities. The Illinois Community Bitcoin Reserve Act, introduced as Senate Bill 3743, creates a structured program allowing residents of the Altgeld Gardens district to participate in Bitcoin […]

Illinois State Capitol with Bitcoin reserve legislation concept representing government cryptocurrency adoption

Illinois Bitcoin Reserve Act: The Groundbreaking Proposal to Hold Bitcoin as State Reserve

February 8, 2026 j n

Springfield, Illinois, March 2025: Illinois lawmakers have introduced a revolutionary legislative proposal that could fundamentally reshape how state governments interact with digital assets. The Community Bitcoin Reserve Act represents the most significant state-level initiative to date regarding cryptocurrency adoption, proposing that Illinois hold Bitcoin (BTC) as an official reserve asset. This move signals a dramatic […]