Florida Holds $800 Million In Crypto-Related Investments, Says CFO Patronis

Florida Holds $800 Million In Crypto-Related Investments, Says CFO Patronis

In a recent interview with CNBC, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, outlined the state’s increasing commitment to crypto investments. This comes in light of his recent directive urging pension fund managers to explore Bitcoin as a potential strategic reserve asset.  ‘Crypto Is Not Going Anywhere’ During the interview, Patronis expressed confidence in the enduring […]


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