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Macro Musings with David Beckworth
George Selgin on Strategic Bitcoin Reserves, Debanking, and the Fed’s Framework Review
Dec 23, 2024
George Selgin, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, dives into the controversial terrain of strategic Bitcoin reserves and their potential implications for U.S. monetary policy. He critiques government involvement in Bitcoin, exploring its evolving status as an alternative to traditional currencies. Selgin also addresses the rising issues of debanking, linking them to macroeconomic factors, and advocates for a reformed regulatory environment. Additionally, he discusses the Fed's framework review and the potential benefits of adopting nominal GDP targeting for more effective economic stability.
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- Proposals for the U.S. to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve have sparked debate about its role in supporting the dollar's stability.
- The phenomenon of debanking has raised concerns about regulatory biases against fintech companies, highlighting the need for reform in banking regulations.
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Strategic Proposals for Bitcoin Reserves
Proposals for the U.S. government to accumulate Bitcoin as a strategic reserve have emerged, with suggestions ranging from keeping confiscated Bitcoins to creating a reserve of several million Bitcoins. These proposals can be categorized into three types: the 'baby bear' proposal by Donald Trump, the 'papa bear' proposal advocating for a reserve of four million Bitcoins, and the 'mama bear' proposal suggesting at least one million Bitcoins. Advocates support these ideas by comparing Bitcoin to strategic commodities or sovereign wealth funds. However, the effectiveness of these analogies is debatable, particularly regarding Bitcoin's role in solidifying the dollar's stability.
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