Lawmakers in Missouri, the state legislative body responsible for creating state laws, will establish a Bitcoin ($BTC) strategic reserve within the State Treasury. For this, House Bill 2080 (HB 2080) was introduced by Ben Keathley (R-101) during the 103rd General Assembly. This bill was referred to the House Commerce Committee. The main objective of this step is to ensure the security of Bitcoin ($BTC) to the state treasury without paying any tax.
🚨🇺🇸 MISSOURI MOVES TO CREATE A $BTC STRATEGIC RESERVE
Missouri advanced House Bill 2080 (HB 2080) in the 103rd General Assembly. Introduced by Ben Keathley (R-101), the bill was referred to the House Commerce Committee.
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HB 2080 would create a strategic Bitcoin reserve fund with the goal of increasing confidence in it and successfully reserving it without paying taxes. The Fund would grow through donations, grants and donations to avoid tax on its reserves. CryptoRus, a famous independent cryptocurrency information, education and analysis platform, released this news through its official X social media account.
Missouri Bill Sets Bitcoin, Cold Storage and Cryptocurrency Framework
Some amendments are proposed by House Bill No. 2080 to Chapter 30, RSMo, which includes the addition of three new sections relating to cryptocurrency. These sections are known as 30.1025, 30.1027 and 30.1030. This bill highlights: Bitcoin ($BTC), the decentralized digital asset created by a peer-to-peer network, which operates without a central authority or bank.
The next is cold storage, a method of storing private keys needed for Bitcoin transactions ($BTC), with a connection to a secure physical location. Furthermore, the third point concerns the nature of cryptocurrency. It is a type of virtual currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions recorded digitally on a distributed ledger.
Missouri House Bill 2080 Mandates Five-Year Cold Storage for Bitcoin Reserves
Missouri’s HB 2080 bill also focused on the custody and storage perspective, which states that all $BTC Must be stored in cold storage for at least five years before moving. Bitcoin($BTC) reserves must be exempt from tax or any other fees, while other direct transactions will be charged with tax fees. Fund assets must be collected through gifts, grants and donations, in order to avoid tax.
There are also strict rules to confirm security, such as custody policies, audits and biennial reports. This system will provide a sense of trust, increase the level of user interest and improve the quality of services. For the first and second time, filed on December 1, 2025, read in January 2026, referred to committee, and on February 19, proposed an effective date of August 28, 2026.