Trump's Crypto Move: A New Working Group, Not a Stockpile

President Trump has finally taken action in the world of digital assets. But if you thought he was creating a Bitcoin stockpile, think again! His executive order, titled "Strengthening American Leadership In Digital Financial Technology, " doesn't do that. Instead, it revokes an order from the previous administration that looked into monitoring digital assets and developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). CBDCs are like digital versions of a country's money, and Trump's order puts a stop to any actions that could lead to their creation. So, what does Trump's order do? It sets up a working group within the National Economic Council to evaluate rules and orders related to digital assets. This group includes important figures like the Treasury Secretary and the Attorney General. They'll look at things like market structure, consumer protection, and risk management. But what about that Bitcoin stockpile? Trump's order doesn't set one up right away. Instead, it asks the working group to study the idea and propose criteria for establishing such a stockpile. This makes sense because setting up a digital asset reserve needs careful planning. Plus, stablecoins, which are tied to currencies and commodities, might make the reserve more stable.