Bitcoin Reserve Executive Order out after Trump meets crypto.com CEO Marszalek

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in financial markets and policy, I find this development intriguing. The proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is a bold move that, if executed effectively, could significantly reshape the U.S. financial landscape and possibly global finance.

In preparation to establish a Bitcoin reserve, President-elect Trump convened with key figurehead from the cryptocurrency sector, Kris Marszalek, aiming to fortify the American financial infrastructure.

On December 16th, Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, held talks with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago regarding potential crypto appointments in financial departments and Congress. They also touched on the concept of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which Mr. Trump mentioned in his July speech in Nashville. This proposed reserve would be managed within the Treasury’s Exchange Stabilization Fund.

What the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve entails

Following the meeting, Bitcoin Magazine published a proposed executive order that sketches a policy structure for establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The aim is to categorize Bitcoin (BTC) as a strategic reserve asset within the Treasury’s Exchange Stabilization Fund. This move is intended to bolster U.S. economic security by increasing its holdings of Bitcoin.

As an analyst, I propose a strategic approach whereby we establish a Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) under the supervision of the Treasury Secretary. The goal is to augment and secure our national reserves by diversifying their asset composition. To maintain transparency and security, this reserve will adhere to stringent audit protocols and security standards.

1) Within the next two months, the Treasury should set up a program for procuring and maintaining Bitcoin holdings. This action aims to solidify America’s dominance in digital currencies, fostering economic stability and financial dominance on a global scale.

The upcoming meeting is scheduled with a 45-year-old CEO, following a previous phone conversation between Trump and the CEO of Coinbase (Brian Armstrong) on Nov.19, as Fortune reported. Trump’s approach to crypto has evolved, as he not only consults with CEOs of cryptocurrency companies but also involves prominent crypto supporters like Howard Lutnick in his proposed commerce secretary role and Paul Atkins as the head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This move strengthens Trump’s pro-crypto stance even more.

On December 17th, BTC reached an unprecedented peak of $108,268.45, possibly due to recent news developments. Meanwhile, Derek Merrin, the head of Ohio House Republicans, has introduced a bill to establish a state-supported Bitcoin Reserve.

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2024-12-18 09:34