The White House has released a 163-page strategy outlining its approach to cryptocurrency policy, but one major detail was left out: what the government plans to do with its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. While the report pushes regulators like the SEC to take action even without new laws, it offers little clarity on how the U.S. will handle its own crypto assets.
No New Plans or Clarity Discussed in Crypto Report
The recently released crypto report gives the most detailed look so far at President Donald Trump’s efforts, covering both major and minor policy moves happening this year. But for those in the market who have been tracking these developments closely, it doesn’t introduce any new plans or provide in-depth explanations of specific policies.
Senior officials said the report is meant to track the government’s progress, which they claim is already ahead of the Biden era. The new GENIUS Act requires stablecoin regulations, and a broader bill, the Clarity Act, has passed the House and is now moving through the Senate.
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Trump’s plan to create government reserves of Bitcoin and other digital assets was only briefly mentioned at the very end of the report. What seemed like a big idea was just lightly summarized, with no new information or explanation. It leaves many wondering what the government actually plans to do with these digital assets. One official said the groundwork for the project is already in progress and promised that more details will be shared soon.
The report also touches on other policy goals, like giving the Securities and Exchange Commission a clear framework for companies to offer blockchain-based stocks and bonds.
Crypto Tax Relief Backed by Lummis Ideas
The report also covers tax proposals that follow several ideas from Senator Lummis, who leads the Senate subcommittee on digital assets. Her plan includes changes aimed at making taxes simpler for crypto users, such as setting a minimum transaction amount before capital gains taxes apply and updating how and when taxes are calculated on rewards earned through staking.
The report urges the SEC and CFTC to start regulating digital asset trading using their current powers, even before Congress finalizes new rules.
The Bitcoin reserve now remains a key interest for the crypto industry, despite early plans relying only on seized assets. The administration may explore other funding options, and Congress could step in. Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced the BITCOIN Act, but it has yet to move forward.
President Trump recently signed a law to regulate stablecoins, a move praised by the crypto industry. The White House is now pushing for broader legislation to clarify how digital assets are classified and regulated. While the industry has long called for clearer rules, Trump’s ties to crypto, through family-backed coins and a stake in World Liberty Financial, have raised conflict-of-interest concerns, which the White House denies.
