Bitcoin Policy Institute

Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 8: Running it Hot, The Big Beautiful Bill Debt Playbook Explained

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Jul 6, 2025
The U.S. government's fiscal strategies are creating significant challenges for Bitcoin's future. The discussion highlights the recent failures of vital tax reforms, including the de minimis exemption, and the essential Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act. There's a deep dive into the political landscape, addressing conflicts within the Republican party and the implications for cryptocurrency legislation. Bitcoin emerges as a potential hedge against inflation, while stablecoins are seen as crucial players in the evolving financial ecosystem.
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INSIGHT

U.S. Embraces Fiscal Dominance

  • The U.S. government is committed to running massive deficits and fiscal dominance.
  • They plan to force rates down and use stablecoins as a geopolitical weapon.
ANECDOTE

Bitcoin Policy Summit Impact

  • The Bitcoin Policy Summit packed a week's worth of content into eight hours.
  • Over 100 Bitcoiners lobbied House and Senate representatives to promote Bitcoin policy.
INSIGHT

Taxation on Miners Is Unfair

  • Bitcoin miners' block rewards should be treated as taxpayer-created property, not ordinary income.
  • Codifying this would fix unfair double taxation on mining rewards.
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