Summary
- Michael Saylor stated that the U.S. government is recognizing Bitcoin as a reserve asset.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented that federally confiscated Bitcoin will be the basis for a strategic reserve.
- The U.S. Department of the Treasury revealed efforts to secure more Bitcoin and turn the United States into a Bitcoin superpower.
An opinion has been raised that the United States government has recognized Bitcoin (BTC) as a reserve asset.
On the 15th (local time), Michael Saylor, founder of MicroStrategy, cited a tweet from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and stated, "The United States government is now recognizing Bitcoin as a reserve asset."
Previously, Secretary Bessent said, "Bitcoin confiscated by the federal government will serve as the foundation for a strategic Bitcoin reserve," adding, "The Treasury Department is striving to acquire more Bitcoin and make the United States a Bitcoin superpower."
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