Now, as a leak reveals Russia could beat the U.S. to a bitcoin reserve, Trump has been pitched a "capital markets renaissance fueled" by bitcoin to "unlock trillions in wealth" by MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor.

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed interest in building up a stockpile of bitcoin. What would that mean for taxpayers?

The idea of a US Bitcoin National Reserve gained traction after Trump's July 2024 proposal and November 2024 election victory. See why I am cautious about this hype.

Part of the sell-off was catalyzed by Wednesday’s news that the Federal Reserve would not hold bitcoin in its reserve, prompting the world’s largest cryptocurrency to dip by 7

Bitcoin's price dipped Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank is not looking to hold the cryptocurrency.

Japan's government has expressed a cautious stance on holding Bitcoin as part of its national reserves, citing concerns over volatility.

Both Bitcoin derivatives and margin markets indicate bullish momentum, despite record outflows from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) on Dec. 24. Moreover, the resilience shown during the retest of the $92,458 level on Dec. 23 reinforces optimism about Bitcoin’s potential to reach $105,000 and beyond.

President-elect Donald Trump has been promoting the idea of creating a ‘Strategic National Bitcoin Stockpile,’ but the purpose of such an institution remains unclear.

Bitcoin dropped after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank would cut interest rates at a slower pace in the new year.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has ruled out the possibility of the central bank adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet, citing legal restrictions under the Federal Reserve Act. Powell addressed the issue during a Dec. 19 press conference, emphasizing that the Fed is not pursuing any legislative changes to alter this position.

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points as expected, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish press conference

The concept of incorporating Bitcoin into the U.S. national reserve has transitioned from speculative discourse to a topic of serious consideration, especially