A group of Bitcoin enthusiasts in Switzerland are working to gather 100,000 signatures to force a national vote on whether the Swiss National Bank (SNB) should hold Bitcoin as part of its official reserves. If successful, the Swiss public will decide if Bitcoin deserves a place alongside gold, euros, and dollars in the central bank's reserves. Switzerland is already ahead of most countries in cryptocurrency adoption, with 11% of its population holding digital assets. The campaign argues that Bitcoin can protect the country's reserves from the influence of foreign powers and aligns with Switzerland's tradition of financial privacy. However, critics warn of Bitcoin's volatility and the potential damage to the SNB's credibility. The campaign is forcing Switzerland to confront its relationship with money and is betting on Bitcoin's growing acceptance to push for this digital revolution.



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