Vancouver city staff have recommended that Mayor Ken Sim's Bitcoin motion be dropped, citing that Bitcoin is not an allowable investment asset under the Vancouver Charter. The motion, passed in December 2024, aimed to explore accepting BTC payments and creating a Bitcoin reserve for city funds. However, provincial legislation does not recognize cryptocurrency as a valid payment method or permitted reserve asset. Staff have advised concluding the initiative to align with legal and financial priorities. The council will review the recommendation on March 10, forcing Mayor Sim to decide whether to defend or abandon his proposal.

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