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Trump pushes for U.S. crypto reserve to boost digital assets

Donald Trump calls for a U.S. crypto reserve to support digital assets, highlighting XRP, Solana, and Cardano and later adding Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Former President Donald Trump is backing the idea of a national reserve of cryptocurrency assets. Initially, he highlighted XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) as key assets to be included. Later, he clarified that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) would “obviously” be part of the reserve as well.

In January, Trump issued an executive order directing the formation of a working group to explore cryptocurrency policies. The group was tasked with studying the “potential creation and maintenance of a national digital asset stockpile.” It was also expected to propose guidelines for establishing such a reserve, potentially using cryptocurrency assets lawfully seized by the federal government.

Trump confirms support for the reserve

On Sunday morning, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to emphasise his commitment to making the reserve a reality.

“A U.S. Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt attacks by the Biden Administration,” Trump wrote. “This is why my Executive Order on Digital Assets directed the Presidential Working Group to move forward on a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA. I will ensure the U.S. is the Crypto Capital of the World.”

Shortly after his announcement, XRP, SOL, and ADA prices surged by more than 20%. Later, Trump posted another message, stating, “And, obviously, BTC and ETH, as other valuable cryptocurrencies, will be the heart of the Reserve. I also love Bitcoin and Ethereum!”

A shift in U.S. crypto policy

Trump’s move appears to be a direct reversal of the regulatory approach taken under President Joe Biden. During Biden’s presidency, cryptocurrency regulations tightened, with increased scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In contrast, Trump’s administration has adopted a more lenient approach, dismissing the SEC’s lawsuit against Coinbase and ruling that memecoins are not classified as securities.

Trump has also pushed for a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, which he suggested could be used to purchase TikTok. His stance on digital assets signals a significant shift in U.S. crypto policy, aiming to establish the country as a global leader in the industry.

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