Unpacking the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: America’s most consequential decision since 1971

This episode was recorded moments before the U.S. made its biggest financial decision since 1971. In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Jacoutot, attorney and bitcoin policy expert, to break down the push for a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve. We explore the 20-year HODL mandate in Senator Lummis' bill, Trump's policy shift, and why nation-states could face bitcoin FOMO. Bryan explains how the U.S. could acquire 1 million bitcoin, the debate over funding it with gold revaluation, and the risks of waiting too long. We also discuss whether altcoins should be included, shifting banking regulations, and how a sovereign wealth fund could reshape global finance.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
2:12 - The 20-year bitcoin HODL mandate in Senator Lummis' bill
4:29 - Trump's surprising shift on bitcoin policy
5:31 - EO vs legislative strategic reserve
10:14 - How the U.S. could acquire 1 million bitcoin
12:14 - The genius idea to fund bitcoin purchases with gold revaluation
15:02 - How the crypto summit could influence bitcoin policy
20:35 - Is the U.S. front-running the world on bitcoin?
23:50 - The case against a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve
29:28 - Why the U.S. must hedge against not buying bitcoin
31:58 - Sovereign wealth fund vs. strategic bitcoin reserve
35:38 - Why Texas and Georgia may lead the state-level bitcoin reserves
42:10 - SAB 121 repeal: A game-changer for bitcoin banking?
51:51 - Why only bitcoin belongs in a U.S. strategic reserve

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