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What’s the Big Deal? Breaking Down the GENIUS Act, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and Bitcoin Act” discusses three pivotal initiatives shaping the future of U.S. financial innovation:

• GENIUS Act: Establishes a regulated framework for stablecoins, integrating digital assets into the traditional financial system.

• Bitcoin Act (Lummis Bill): Proposes the U.S. accumulate 1 million BTC as a national reserve asset to ensure financial resilience.

• Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Introduces a long-term plan to store and secure Bitcoin, safeguarding U.S. economic interests amid global monetary shifts.

Collectively, these efforts position the U.S. as a leader in digital finance, ensuring stability, innovation, and global financial influence.

Read the full article here

https://www.wealthmatterstome.com/p/whats-the-big-deal-breaking-down

chrisjsnook.btc 11mo ago

https://www.wealthmatterstome.com/p/from-one-block-to-a-global-movement

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1/ In 1803, the U.S. acquired 828,000 square miles of land from France in the Louisiana Purchase for $15 million (the equivalent of $371m in debased 2023 dollars)—roughly 4 cents per acre at the time. This deal nearly doubled the size of the young nation and laid the foundation for westward expansion and economic dominance.

2/ The Louisiana Purchase opened up vast resources, enabled agriculture and trade, and solidified U.S. control of the Mississippi River—critical for commerce. It was a cornerstone in the U.S. journey to becoming a global superpower.

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3/ Now, imagine if instead of land, the new administration in the U.S. bought just the symbolic equivalent of 828,000 Bitcoin today (vs square miles) at a price of ~$100k per coin. The total investment would be ~$ 82.8 billion—massive, but within reach for a government that spends that same amount in 27.6days just paying the debt service on our compounding national debt. Now it could allocate that same amount future=proofing our global reserve status and transformative strategies. Can we agree to invest 1 month of our present interest expense into this new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is a no-brainer even if we never purchased another Bitcoin?

4/ While land created the U.S.’s agricultural and industrial backbone in the 19th century, Bitcoin could represent the digital financial infrastructure and scarce digital real estate of the 21st and 22nd centuries.

5/ Over time, Bitcoin has shown exponential growth, appreciating far beyond initial investments. Holding just 828,000 BTC could mean becoming a dominant player in a decentralized, borderless financial system.

6/ The Louisiana Purchase wasn’t just about the land—it was about vision. Jefferson’s administration made a bold move to secure America’s future prosperity, even when many doubted its value at the time.

7/ Similarly, acquiring Bitcoin today could be seen as a visionary move, securing a stake in what many believe will be the future of money—a scarce, incorruptible asset operating independently of traditional financial systems.

8/ If Bitcoin evolves as predicted—serving as a global reserve asset, an inflation hedge, and a pillar of economic freedom—the decision to buy and hold such a quantity could rival the Louisiana Purchase in impact and part of President Trump’s legacy would be the manifest destiny 2.0 moment it launched.

9/ Of course, the risks are enormous. Bitcoin’s long-term success depends on adoption, regulation, and global economic dynamics. But Jefferson’s gamble wasn’t without risk either. And, in perspective, the risks are far less considering the purchase above costs less than 1 month’s worth of our debt service in our current national debt whereas in Jefferson’s day $15m was a far larger percentage of our young country’s treasury and we were not the global reserve currency at the time.

11/The asymmetric upside to this bet is far higher and far from existential whereas it may immediately remove the present existential threat our debt burden does represent.

12/ History shows that transformative investments often look risky or even foolish at the moment. The Louisiana Purchase was called a “wild scheme” in 1803—today, it’s seen as one of the most strategic deals ever.

13/Time will tell if Bitcoin could be the next Louisiana Purchase moment—a bold gamble on the future of value, freedom, and technology. Could 828,000 BTC be America’s next leap toward enduring global hegemony?

14/ To ensure this bold move benefits all Americans and unites the country regardless of political affiliations, the federal government could launch the Strategic Bitcoin Matching Program (SBMP)—a plan designed to empower every state while respecting their autonomy.

15/ Here’s how it works: Each state would be eligible for a federal Bitcoin matching grant of up to 100 Bitcoin per electoral college vote, provided the state holds an equivalent amount of Bitcoin on its own balance sheet.

16/ For example, California, with 54 electoral votes, could receive up to 5,400 BTC in federal matching funds if it holds that amount in Bitcoin. Wyoming, with 3 electoral votes, could receive up to 300 BTC under the same terms.

17/ This program offers several key benefits:

It respects state autonomy by allowing each state to decide when and how to acquire Bitcoin.

It incentivizes participation, ensuring no state gets left behind in understanding or leveraging Bitcoin’s value.

It creates a nonpartisan strategy that benefits all states, regardless of political leaning.

18/ Just as the Louisiana Purchase unified the nation’s geography, this plan aims to unify the nation’s financial strategy in the emerging digital economy, ensuring a fair and balanced distribution of future wealth.

19/ This program would also inspire healthy competition and innovation. States may explore Bitcoin mining, partnerships with blockchain innovators, or treasury strategies to maximize their allocations and secure the federal match.

20/ Importantly, the SBMP ensures even slower-adopting states are not permanently disadvantaged. The program could feature phased deadlines, ensuring that states not initially ready still have time to participate.

21/ By tying the matching program to electoral votes, the SBMP reflects the federal structure of the U.S., treating small and large states fairly while promoting national cohesion.

22/ This initiative would not only prepare the U.S. for a decentralized financial future but also serve as a unifying effort—one that bridges red and blue state divides by focusing on shared prosperity and autonomy.

23/ The Louisiana Purchase was a gamble that required visionary leadership and national buy-in. Similarly, the Strategic Bitcoin Matching Program could be the bold, unifying step that positions the U.S. as the leader in the digital financial age.

24/ A decentralized future doesn’t mean a divided one. By aligning states around a common goal while respecting their differences, we can chart a course for collective prosperity. Could Bitcoin be the catalyst for our next great unifying chapter? Time will tell.