Trump meets crypto leader to plan Bitcoin reserve
The initiative aligns with Trump’s pro-crypto agenda, appointing key industry advocates to significant positions, and suggests increasing US governmental interest in cryptocurrency as a hedge against economic uncertainties.
President-elect Donald Trump met with Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, on 16 December at Mar-a-Lago to discuss plans for a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The meeting focused on developing a policy framework for the reserve, which aims to classify Bitcoin as a strategic asset within the Treasury’s Exchange Stabilisation Fund. The plan also includes rigorous audits and security protocols for government-held Bitcoin, consolidating assets within seven days and establishing a…
