Generals Love Bitcoin: Is This the New Military Strategy? 💰🚀

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So, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis just dropped a bombshell at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas—apparently, our military generals are all about that Bitcoin life! Who knew they were such crypto enthusiasts? Maybe they’re just trying to diversify their portfolios like the rest of us. 💸

According to Lummis, these generals are not just flexing their muscles; they’re flexing their financial acumen too! She claims they understand that economic power is as crucial as military might. I mean, who wouldn’t want to wage war with a side of Bitcoin? Talk about a strategic advantage! 💪💰

Economic Power and Security

In her speech, Lummis revealed that even former President Donald Trump is on board with her Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act. Because nothing says “I’m a serious politician” like mixing military strategy with cryptocurrency! The plan? To add a whopping 1 million BTC to the U.S. Treasury over five years. That’s a lot of digital gold! 🪙

She referred to Bitcoin as “digital gold,” which is a fancy way of saying, “Hey, let’s hoard some of this stuff!” Lummis argues that the U.S. should have at least 5% of the world’s Bitcoin in reserve, just like we do with gold. Because if there’s one thing we need in a crisis, it’s a stash of virtual coins! 🏦

But wait, there’s more! Lummis connected this whole Bitcoin reserve idea to U.S. energy and industrial strategy. She even credited China’s 2021 Bitcoin mining ban for shifting operations to North America. So, thanks, China! You’ve inadvertently made us the Bitcoin capital of the world. Who knew? 🌍

State-Level and Global Initiatives

At 70 years young, Lummis is clearly not slowing down. She pointed out that 30 states are considering BTC reserves this year. Apparently, states are the “incubators of innovation.” Who knew Arizona, Texas, and New Hampshire were the Silicon Valley of Bitcoin? 🤖

New Hampshire just passed House Bill 302, allowing it to allocate 5% of funds in BTC. Arizona’s House Bill 2749 is funding a stockpile through unclaimed assets. And Texas? They’re advancing Senate Bill 21 for a state-managed BTC reserve. It’s like a crypto treasure hunt, but with more paperwork! 🗂️

And let’s not forget the global scene! The UAE is getting cozy with Bitcoin through American ETFs, while the Czech Republic is exploring how to include digital assets in their central bank’s portfolio. Because why not? Everyone loves a good financial experiment! 🧪

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2025-05-28 22:27