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1 week ago | 
cryptonews.com.au | Jose Oramas |Bitcoin Reserve
Trump’s crypto council is exploring “budget-neutral” strategies to grow US Bitcoin reserves, including redirecting tariff revenues instead of using taxpayer funds. Another proposal involves revaluing US gold certificates from US$43 to market prices, using the surplus to purchase BTC without selling gold. The move follows Trump’s executive order to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve stocked with seized crypto.
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3 weeks ago | 
cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein |Bitcoin Reserve
Though still “an unproven strategy” in 2025, companies are increasingly adopting Bitcoin as a treasury reserve to hedge against inflation, diversify treasuries and manage risk. Unlike physical gold, Bitcoin offers advantages as a GAAP-recognised, fungible and liquid digital asset that can be cleanly integrated into corporate balance sheets. Architect Partners projects that 25% of S&P 500 companies will hold Bitcoin by 2030, making it a mainstream treasury strategy.
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1 month ago | 
cryptonews.com.au | Jody McDonald |Bitcoin Reserve
A Texas legislator has tabled a bill proposing to cap any Texas-based strategic crypto reserve to a maximum of US$500 million. In Utah, the state’s ‘Bitcoin bill’ has passed the senate, after all reference to a strategic crypto reserve was removed at the last minute. At the federal level Senator Cynthia Lummis has reintroduced her BITCOIN Act which if passed would see the US government purchase 1 million BTC over 5 years.
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1 month ago | 
cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein |Bitcoin Reserve
Saylor’s white paper proposes the US acquire 5-25% of all Bitcoin through daily purchases over ten years, potentially generating US$16-81 trillion in wealth by 2045. The strategy recommends four digital asset classes to establish America as a global leader in digital finance. Saylor presented his plan shortly after Trump signed an Executive Order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
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1 month ago | 
cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein |Bitcoin Reserve
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a US Bitcoin Reserve that will retain cryptocurrency seized from illegal activities rather than selling it off. The government will not purchase Bitcoin immediately but will explore budget-neutral acquisition methods, with Michael Saylor suggesting a potential goal of one million Bitcoin.
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1 month ago | 
cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein |Bitcoin Reserve
David Sacks announced that Trump signed an executive order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve using assets acquired through criminal and civil forfeiture proceedings at no cost to taxpayers. Sygnum Bank’s research head estimates this could inject up to US$460 billion into Bitcoin, potentially increasing its price by 20 times due to limited available supply.
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1 month ago | 
cryptonews.com.au | Jody McDonald |Bitcoin Reserve
The Australian government has said it will not be considering establishing a strategic crypto reserve following Donald Trump’s announcement that the US will be creating a reserve of several cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH and XRP. Australia will continue to pursue what the government refers to as ‘fit-for-purpose’ regulation of the digital assets industry. Trump’s announcement initially saw crypto prices explode, but there has since been a significant correction.
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1 month ago | 
cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein |Bitcoin Reserve |Franklin Templeton
Swiss National Bank President Schlegel rejected Bitcoin for national reserves, citing volatility, liquidity concerns and security vulnerabilities. Swiss officials will hold a referendum on adding Bitcoin to national reserves if a100,000 signatures are reached by June 2026. Critics argue Bitcoin’s US$1.7 trillion market cap and unhacked record make it comparable to silver as a viable reserve asset.
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1 month ago | 
cryptonews.com.au | Ben Knight |Cryptocurrency Law |Bitcoin Reserve
The SEC has updated its guidance on meme coins, categorising them as collectibles rather than securities. This change coincides with the SEC freezing lawsuits against major crypto companies. The SEC clarified that meme coins do not generate yield or convey rights to business assets, meaning they do not require registration as securities. The Securities and Exchange Commission has updated its guidance on meme coins after a controversial few months for the sector.
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1 month ago | 
cryptonews.com.au | Jody McDonald |Bitcoin Reserve
A group of US House Democrats led by Californian Congressman, Sam Liccardo, reportedly plan to table legislation to ban public office holders from issuing, sponsoring or endorsing cryptocurrencies, securities or commodities. The legislation, known as the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act is a response to the launch by President Trump and his wife Melania of two memecoins that enriched insiders at the expense of retail investors.
