Bitcoin Included in U.S. Strategic Reserves

On a deep winter morning, a series of urgent phone rings broke the tranquility of the news editorial department. “The White House just announced the inclusion of Bitcoin in the national strategic reserves, you need to go cover it on site right away,” the editor shouted at me over the phone.

Upon arriving at the White House, the area outside the Rose Garden was already crowded with various media. Through the bustling crowd, I spotted that familiar glass door, which was slowly opening as several officials streamed out.

“This is a bold attempt for the U.S. economy,” an official from the Treasury Department said while facing the cameras, a serious expression mixed with some excitement on his face. “In the past, Bitcoin has always been regarded as a speculative tool, but now it will be part of the national financial security system, providing us with long-term economic stability, just like oil reserves.”

As soon as the news broke, the financial markets erupted. In the investment circles, some applauded, believing this to be a sign of digital currency moving into the mainstream, while traditionalists scoffed, calling it “a madman's game.” “I always said that Bitcoin is the gold of the future,” an excited cryptocurrency investor wrote on social media. “Now even the government recognizes it; our good days are still ahead!”

However, the voices of skepticism were also loud. “Putting so much money into something that has more price volatility than stocks, is this really safe?” a well-known economist expressed concern during a television interview. “History tells us that bubbles always burst.”

The rollout of the policy was not smooth sailing. During a congressional hearing, lawmakers engaged in heated debates over whether to support this policy. Some lawmakers were concerned that it would pose huge financial risks to the government, while others believed it was a necessary choice for the U.S. to remain competitive in the digital economy era.

With Bitcoin being included in the strategic reserves, global attention turned to the United States. Other countries began to reassess their own digital currency policies, and a silent game regarding the future financial landscape started to unfold.

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