France’s center-right UDR party, led by Éric Ciotti, is introducing its first comprehensive crypto bill to create a national Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, aiming to acquire up to 2% of Bitcoin’s supply (≈420,000 BTC) over seven to eight years to strengthen financial sovereignty.
The Human Rights Foundation has announced a new wave of funding through its Bitcoin Development Fund, distributing 1 billion satoshis to 20 projects around the world.
Bitcoin price surged to $115,000 today, rising over 1% in 24 hours, as optimism over easing U.S.–China trade tensions and renewed investor appetite for risk assets lifted global markets.
Bitcoin closed at $114,530 last week, reclaiming $112,200 resistance but facing stiff hurdles at $117,600 and $122,000, with FOMC and tech earnings set to drive volatility on Wednesday.