Swiss National Bank chief dismisses Bitcoin reserve calls
- Swiss National Bank head Martin Schlegel dismissed calls for Bitcoin reserves on April 25 in Bern.
- This rejection occurs amid a citizen initiative seeking a constitutional amendment to mandate central bank Bitcoin holdings.
- Advocates argue Bitcoin offers a hedge against global economic risks and potential currency manipulation.
- Schlegel stated, "Cryptocurrency cannot currently fulfill the requirements for our currency reserves."
- The initiative continues seeking 100,000 signatures by June 30 to trigger a national referendum on the matter.
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