US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is proceeding "with all deliberate speed" on a 2025 executive order by former President Trump to create a national Bitcoin strategic reserve and digital asset stockpile.
The order, a key part of Trump's crypto agenda, directs agencies to build a government-held Bitcoin reserve. Bessent noted interagency work has begun to ensure compliance and security. No firm timeline was given, but the phrasing suggests steady progress.
On Capitol Hill, the CLARITY Act is advancing, aiming to provide legal definitions and regulatory clarity for digital assets. Together, these actions show both branches moving to shape U.S. crypto policy.
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