US lawmakers renew strategic Bitcoin reserve push with ARMA bill
US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 seeks to acquire approximately 1 million Bitcoin over five years, with a minimum holding period of 20 years. This initiative builds on previous legislation and aims to strengthen the US's position in the digital asset landscape.
- ▪The American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 aims to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve held by the US Treasury Department.
- ▪Under the new bill, Bitcoin must be held for at least 20 years unless sold to reduce national debt.
- ▪The US currently holds over 328,000 Bitcoin, making it the largest holder among nation-states.
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Written by Brayden Lindrea, Staff Writer. Reviewed by Felix Ng, Staff Editor. Written by Brayden Lindrea, Staff Writer. Reviewed by Felix Ng, Staff Editor. US lawmakers renew strategic Bitcoin reserve push with ARMA billLatest NewsPublishedMay 22, 2026Under the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026, Bitcoin must be held for a minimum of 20 years unless used to slash national debt.US lawmakers have renewed efforts to codify a US strategic Bitcoin reserve with a new bipartisan bill on Thursday that seeks to acquire around 1 million Bitcoin over five years.
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