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On March 7, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. This initiative aims to improve the management of digital assets seized by federal agencies and to position the United States as a leader in the cryptocurrency sector. The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will draw on bitcoin obtained through forfeiture proceedings, emphasizing responsible management and minimizing additional costs to taxpayers.

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