PRN · 2026-10-13 17:15 UTC

Arch Lending Backs the Nation's First Community-Run Bitcoin Reserve

Arch Lending announced support for the Altgeld Bitcoin Reserve in Chicago, committing to match the reserve's existing Bitcoin holdings and fund community education programs. The Altgeld Bitcoin Reserve, founded in early 2025 by Tolbyus Shephard, was recognized by the Illinois House in October 2025 as the nation's first community-run Bitcoin reserve. The reserve operates with multisignature custody and public proof-of-reserves, prohibiting speculative trading, lending, or leverage, with governance focused on long-term community wealth ownership.

Loading the story on Tree News…