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Policy Regula

2026-09-18 14:57:58

House committee advances ARMA bill to put Strategic Bitcoin Reserve into federal law

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has advanced the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026, or ARMA, a bill that would turn the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve from a presidential executive-order policy into a standing federal program. The measure passed the committee on Sept. 16 by a 28-21 vote and would require the government to place bitcoin obtained through criminal and civil forfeitures into a Treasury-managed reserve. Those holdings would generally be subject to a 20-year lockup, barring sale, exchange, auction, or use as collateral during that period. The proposal also calls for public proof-of-reserve disclosures, independent audits, and a study on how the government could accumulate more bitcoin over the next five years without raising taxes, expanding borrowing, or increasing the federal deficit. The bill has not become law and still needs approval from the full House and the Senate before it can be sent to the president.

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U.S. Bitcoin

2026-07-23 16:15:16

U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Blueprint Due in July: Two Bills Clash, Budget-Neutral Rule Looms

The U.S. Bitcoin Reserve blueprint expires in July. Congress faces two competing bills, BITCOIN Act and ARMA. Budget-neutral constraint limits actual buying power. Global comparison shows U.S. could become first major sovereign to actively accumulate, but near-term expectations are incremental.

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Ukraine

2026-07-22 23:05:14

Ukraine Seizes $8.3 Million in USDT and Transfers It to State Asset Agency

Ukrainian authorities seized more than $8.3 million in USDT from wallets tied to an alleged cybercrime group and transferred the assets to ARMA in the agency’s first digital asset management case.

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Bitcoin

2026-07-22 20:20:14

US Congress Reintroduces ARMA Bill for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve of Up to 1 Million BTC

US lawmakers have reintroduced the ARMA bill to create a Treasury-run Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a separate federal digital asset stockpile, with plans to explore acquiring up to 1 million BTC over five years.

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Bitcoin Strat

2026-07-22 16:05:16

White House Crypto Advisor Hints Major Bitcoin Reserve Announcement in Coming Weeks

Patrick Witt, the White House's top crypto advisor, teased a 'major announcement' on the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve in the coming weeks, claiming breakthroughs. Meanwhile, the BITCOIN Act has been renamed the American Reserves Modernization Act (ARMA).

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United States

2026-07-17 16:08:04

U.S. House hearing to take up strategic Bitcoin reserve bill today

Bitcoin News said in a post on X that a House field hearing on the CLARITY Act in New York will also examine H.R. 8957, the America’s Reserve Modernization Act, a proposal that would create a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve. The bill would authorize the Treasury Department to acquire Bitcoin through a budget-neutral mechanism rather than through new taxpayer spending. It also calls for regular audits, secure custody standards, and transparency around the government’s Bitcoin holdings. Supporters say ARMA would treat Bitcoin as a long-term strategic reserve asset alongside other national reserves. The hearing is primarily focused on how the CLARITY Act could unlock digital asset innovation, and ARMA’s inclusion on the agenda indicates that congressional discussions over a federal Bitcoin reserve are still moving forward.

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Ukraine

2026-06-29 14:07:45

Ukraine Transfers $8.3M in Seized USDT to State Management, Paving Way for Crypto Strategic Reserve

Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office has transferred over $8.3 million worth of USDT to the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA), marking the first time the country has successfully integrated seized crypto assets into state management. The funds originate from an investigation into an international hacker group accused of targeting individuals and businesses in Europe and the US through data theft and extortion, with estimated losses exceeding $100 million. The seized USDT is currently held in custody pending final court decisions. Meanwhile, Ukraine is considering establishing a strategic crypto reserve funded by confiscated assets from criminal and civil cases, mirroring a similar approach previously proposed by the United States.

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Ukraine

2026-06-29 14:07:45

Ukraine Makes History: Transfers $8.3M in Seized USDT to State Management, Eyes Crypto Strategic Reserve

Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office has transferred over $8.3 million in seized USDT to the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) wallet, marking the first time the country has brought confiscated crypto assets under state management. The funds originated from an international hacker group targeting individuals and businesses in Europe and the US, with estimated losses exceeding $100 million. Four suspects are in custody but not yet convicted. This case emerges as Ukraine considers establishing a strategic crypto reserve funded by forfeited assets from criminal and civil cases, similar to the US approach.

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