$BTC Another Swedish Lawmaker Backs Bitcoin in National Reserves

April 15, 2025 — By Vismaya V

Momentum is building in Sweden to integrate Bitcoin into national reserves. On Monday, Dennis Dioukarev of the Sweden Democrats joined fellow MP Rickard Nordin in urging the government to consider adopting Bitcoin, specifically through the strategic retention of seized crypto assets.

Dioukarev submitted a formal inquiry to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson, referencing the U.S. model where confiscated digital assets are used to build a national Bitcoin reserve. Nordin made a similar push last week, framing Bitcoin as both a hedge against inflation and a tool for financial freedom in oppressive regimes.

This mirrors growing global interest in crypto reserves. In March, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to formalize a Bitcoin reserve, while the Czech National Bank and Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, have shown interest or made direct investments in Bitcoin.

Still, resistance remains. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde dismissed Bitcoin’s legitimacy in January, stating she’s confident it won’t be adopted by central banks.$BTC