Lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the nation to accumulate two percent of Bitcoin’s total supply and create a national Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.
The proposal, introduced by UDR and Eric Ciotti, outlines a plan for France. The goal is to acquire about 420kBitcoin over seven to eight years.
A Strategic Reserve and an Ambitious Energy Plan
It also encourages the use of nuclear and hydro power to mine Bitcoin, positioning the country to use its strong energy infrastructure for a new kind of economic asset. At the same time, one of Europe’s largest banking groups, BPCE, is launching crypto purchases for millions of customers. This is a sign that mainstream adoption may arrive faster than many expect.
🔴 EXCLUSIVE @TheBigWhale_: BPCE now lets customers buy crypto assets.
Starting this Monday, the French bank’s customers will be able to purchase BTC, ETH, SOL, and USDC: https://t.co/J2C4UnWi68@GroupeBPCE, one of Europe’s leading banks, is rolling out this service in a first… pic.twitter.com/3olRgVoot4
— Raphaël Bloch 🐳 (@Raph_Bloch) December 6, 2025
The idea of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve represents a shift in how governments think about digital money. A reserve is a pool of valuable assets held for stability and long term planning. By holding Bitcoin, France would be treating the asset not as a trend but as something that might support economic security.
Using nuclear and hydro power for mining adds another layer. Mining is the process that keeps Bitcoin running by allowing computers to secure the network. France already relies heavily on nuclear power, which has low carbon emissions, making the proposal fit within existing energy policy.
BREAKING: 🇫🇷 France considers bill to accumulate 2% of Bitcoin’s total supply and establish a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
⚡️ The bill from @partiudr @eciotti proposes the acquisition of 420,000 BTC over 7-8 years, as well as using nuclear and hydro power to mine Bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/IEcFbyhuUW
— Bitcoin Archive (@BitcoinArchive) October 28, 2025
While the government debates a national Bitcoin plan, BPCE is bringing crypto to everyday users. Starting this week, customers of four regional banks can buy Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and USDC directly inside their normal mobile banking apps. These banks serve around two million customers, and the service will expand to more regions through 2026. The bank says it wants to watch how people use the feature before rolling it out fully.
More About Banks Adopting Crypto
Brian Armstrong, the founder of Coinbase, explained that big banks are now embracing stablecoins because they recognize their long-term potential. According to Armstrong, these financial institutions are no longer wary of stablecoins; instead, they want to participate actively to avoid being left behind as digital assets grow in importance.
Big banks are jumping on stablecoins because they see the future.
The banks aren’t scared of stablecoins anymore, they want in before they get left behind.
– @brian_armstrong (CEO Coinbase)$ETH / $BMNR pic.twitter.com/7WEsY0rvxG
— Kodi (BMNR) 📌 (@SweatyKodi) December 7, 2025
This shift signals a major change in how traditional finance views blockchain-based currencies, moving from caution to proactive engagement in the evolving crypto landscape.
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