Trump Faces Blowback Over Crypto Strategic Reserve

Trump's decision to lead with XRP, ADA and SOL is drawing criticism.

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President Trump urges the establishment of a Crypto Strategic Reserve and aims to position the U.S. as a crypto capital, including major cryptocurrencies in the reserve.

What’s the Scoop?

  • Trump's Directive: President Trump directed his Presidential Working Group on Crypto to 'move forward' on creating a Crypto Strategic Reserve.
  • Reserve Details: The reserve, initially focused on SOL, XRP, and ADA, will also include Bitcoin Bitcoin and Ethereum Ethereum as clarified by Trump.
  • Government Holdings: The U.S. government already holds significant crypto assets: $17 billion in BTC and $120 million in ETH.

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