Budget-Neutral

US Treasury

2026-07-23 20:55:15

US Treasury Secretary Bessent Reiterates: No Taxpayer Money for Bitcoin 'Rescue'

At a congressional hearing on Feb 4, 2026, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent again stated the Treasury lacks authority to use taxpayer funds to buy or bail out Bitcoin. The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve follows a budget-neutral approach, relying solely on seized assets.

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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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bitcoin

2026-07-09 02:30:13

US Treasury Secretary Clarifies Budget-Neutral Bitcoin Acquisition for Strategic Reserve

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified the US will use budget-neutral methods to expand the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, after initially stating no new purchases would occur. The shift has sparked debate over potential mechanisms like gold swaps or BTC bonds.

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Bitcoin

2026-07-09 02:26:14

US Treasury Clarifies Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Expansion Through Budget-Neutral Methods

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said forfeited bitcoin will form the base of the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, while officials also explore budget-neutral ways to acquire more BTC without adding taxpayer costs.

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U.S. Bitcoin

2026-07-09 02:22:12

Treasury Secretary Confirms US to Expand Bitcoin Reserve via Budget-Neutral Tactics

Secretary Scott Bessent clarifies the U.S.Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan, confirming seized BTC as the foundation while exploring budget-neutral buys like gold swaps or bonds, sparking mixed reactions.

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bitcoin

2026-07-09 02:24:15

US Treasury Secretary Clarifies Budget-Neutral Bitcoin Acquisition Plans for Strategic Reserve

Scott Bessent confirms the US will not directly buy Bitcoin but will explore budget-neutral methods (e.g., selling gold or issuing bonds) to expand the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, sparking debate.

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