Franklin Templeton forecasts that more nations will adopt strategic Bitcoin reserves in 2025, as indicated in its digital assets outlook. Politicians from Germany and Hong Kong have shown interest in this trend, looking to Bitcoin as a stable digital store of value. The ETF issuer anticipates a shift from speculation to utility in the cryptocurrency market, emphasizing the role of crypto technologies in global finance. Hong Kong's Legislative Council member Wu Jiexhuang cited examples from smaller nations such as El Salvador and Bhutan in advocating for Bitcoin reserves, while also referencing the potential impact of U.S. policy changes under President-elect Trump. In Germany, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) supports considering Bitcoin as a reserve asset to enhance the European monetary system's resilience. Christian Lindner, the former finance minister, criticized the German government's inaction on crypto-friendly policies, highlighting missed opportunities.

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