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Story: Trump’s Director Shares Plan to Fund Bitcoin with Gold Certificates

By Pankaj K

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The Concept of Budget-Neutral Bitcoin Acquisitions. When questioned about how the government could acquire more Bitcoin without raising taxes or…

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Could the U.S. Sell Fort Knox Gold for Bitcoin?. Hines was also asked whether the U.S. government might consider selling some of the gold stored in…

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Exploring Other Cryptocurrencies. The conversation then shifted to the government’s approach to other cryptocurrencies.

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Conclusion. Hines’ remarks offer a glimpse into the U.S. government's evolving strategy for managing digital…

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Robert “Bo” Hines, the Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, recently discussed the U.S.

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This conversation comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order that established the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), designed to hold the government’s Bitcoin…

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When questioned about how the government could acquire more Bitcoin without raising taxes or creating a budget deficit, Hines pointed to a potential method outlined in the…

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Hines explained that the government could realize the gains from an updated valuation of these gold certificates, using the additional funds to purchase more Bitcoin.

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Hines reassured listeners that the administration is exploring various options for acquiring Bitcoin, with high-level officials like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce…

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The conversation then shifted to the government’s approach to other cryptocurrencies. Hines was asked about the possibility of the U.S.

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“Bitcoin is different. It’s unique. It has intrinsic stored value and is widely accepted,” Hines stated, highlighting Bitcoin’s position as the foundational digital asset in the…

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Hines explained that these five cryptocurrencies—chosen based on market capitalization—were selected for inclusion in the Digital Assets National Stockpile.

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