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TRON settles 30 trillion dollars in cumulative transaction volume since 2018
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TRON settles 30 trillion dollars in cumulative transaction volume since 2018

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BlockchainCrypto Coin Show News Team·September 24, 2026·3 min read

TRON’s blockchain has now settled more than $30 trillion in total transaction volume since its 2018 mainnet launch, a figure the network’s founder likens to the annual output of the entire US economy. The milestone, paired with a $94 billion circulating USDT supply and a growing roster of regulated investment products, cements TRON’s position as the primary settlement rail for dollar-pegged stablecoins.

  • TRON has recorded more than 405 million total user accounts and over 15 billion total transactions to date.
  • The network carries $94 billion in circulating USDT, the largest supply on any blockchain, and $28 billion in total value locked.
  • Canary Capital launched the Canary Staked TRX ETF (TRXS) in September 2026, adding to Bitnomial futures listings and Anchorage Digital custody support.
  • $30T total transaction volume settled on TRON since its 2018 launch
  • $94B circulating USDT on TRON, larger than any other chain’s supply
  • 34% TRON’s share of crypto payment card volume in Q2 2026, up from 33%

TRON DAO said Thursday (September 24, 2026) that cumulative transaction volume on the network has crossed $30 trillion.

The network has processed more than 15 billion transactions across over 405 million accounts, according to TRONSCAN data cited by the DAO. TRON’s $28 billion in total value locked and $94 billion in circulating USDT underpin its claim to being the leading settlement layer for digital dollars.

Justin Sun Compares TRON’s $30 Trillion Volume to US GDP

Justin Sun, founder of TRON, framed the milestone against a macroeconomic benchmark rather than a crypto-native one, tying the network’s cumulative throughput to the scale of a national economy.

TRON has moved $30 trillion since launch, a scale comparable to the annual output of the U.S. economy in 2025. Crossing $30 trillion in total transaction volume is proof that TRON has become an essential infrastructure for the digital dollar economy.

Justin Sun, founder of TRON

Sun added that every trillion dollars moved across the network represents real users relying on stablecoins for payments and savings.

Token Terminal Data Shows TRON Leads $6 Trillion in USDT Transfers

Token Terminal figures cited by TRON DAO show the network leading all blockchains in USDT transfer volume year to date, with roughly $6 trillion moved and an average daily flow of $25 billion. That volume sits on top of the $94 billion in circulating USDT that TRON hosts, a figure larger than the supply held on any competing chain.

Consumer payment adoption is climbing alongside settlement volume. CoinDesk Research data cited in the announcement show total crypto payment card volumes rising from $2 billion in the first quarter of 2026 to $2.4 billion in the second, with TRON’s share of that spend increasing from 33% to 34%, the highest of any tracked chain.

The card data points to TRON’s growing role in merchant acceptance and consumer-to-business payments via Visa-linked stablecoin cards. It is a different growth vector than pure transfer volume, measuring retail spending rather than treasury or exchange flows.

Canary Capital’s TRXS ETF Joins Anchorage and S&P Pantera Index Access

Institutional access to TRX has widened alongside the network’s usage metrics. Canary Capital launched the Canary Staked TRX ETF under the ticker TRXS in September 2026, while Bitnomial, a US-regulated derivatives exchange, now lists TRX spot and futures products.

Anchorage Digital expanded its regulated platform to support native TRX staking and custody for TRC-20 assets. Separately, the tokenized Hamilton Lane SCOPE Fund became the first Securitize-issued asset to launch on TRON, extending the network’s reach into tokenized private-market products.

TRON was also named among the top five protocols in the newly launched S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, built by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital around protocol utility and onchain liquidity. Inclusion signals that traditional benchmark methodologies are being extended to blockchain networks, a shift documented in TRON DAO’s own disclosures.

The CCS read. The more durable signal here is not the $30 trillion headline but the stacking of regulated wrappers, an ETF, a futures listing, a custody deal and an index slot, onto a chain whose usage was already dominated by offshore stablecoin flow. That combination gives institutional allocators a compliant on-ramp to exposure that previously required holding TRX directly or trusting unregulated venues.

Whether that institutional layer keeps expanding depends on flows into the Canary Staked TRX ETF now that it trades, and on whether other index providers follow S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital in ranking TRON among top-tier digital asset protocols.

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Justiin Sun dismisses ‘made up’ HTX address poisoning rumors
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Justiin Sun dismisses ‘made up’ HTX address poisoning rumors

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BlockchainAugust 18, 2026·5 min read

Justin Sun has denied allegations that HTX exchange wallets sprayed unsolicited USDT transfers across unrelated addresses, but provided no technical evidence or investigation details to support his claim. The incident exposes how sanctioned exchange counterparties, HTX faces restrictions in the UK and EU since May 2024, can trigger compliance freezes at downstream platforms even through nominally small transfers, creating operational friction for institutional market participants.

  • HTX founder Justin Sun dismissed reports of address poisoning as “all made up” on August 18 without providing investigation details or naming accusers
  • Traders received unsolicited USDT transfers ranging from 7.5 to 12 USDT, triggering account freezes at downstream platforms including Coinbase
  • HTX is designated a sanctioned counterparty in the UK and EU as of May 26, 2024, making any withdrawal from it a potential compliance trigger
  • August 18 Date Sun dismissed allegations of address poisoning via social media post
  • May 26, 2024 Effective date HTX became sanctioned counterparty in UK and EU jurisdictions
  • 12 USDT Maximum amount of unsolicited transfer reported to individual traders

Justin Sun, founder of TRON and owner of the HTX exchange (formerly Huobi), rejected claims that his platform had conducted unauthorized micro-transfers to unrelated wallet addresses on August 18, calling the reports “fabricated” without substantiation.

The denial came hours after traders began circulating screenshots of small USDT deposits landing in their personal wallets, with blockchain explorers flagging the source addresses as belonging to HTX infrastructure.

Sun’s response included a link to an unspecified follow-up document but omitted the specific technical details that institutional investors and compliance teams typically require to evaluate such claims, no transaction hashes, no timeline of alleged activity, no named third-party investigators.

Small Transfers Trigger Compliance Freezes Across Downstream Platforms

The transfers themselves were modest in nominal value but substantial enough to evade typical dust attack detection thresholds. Individual traders reported receiving between 7.5 and 12 USDT in unsolicited deposits, amounts that sit well above the near-zero sums characteristic of blockchain dust attacks.

A trader known as 0xZiye reported receiving 7.5 USDT to a Coinbase account and attributed the transfer to HTX operations. Critically, when those funds arrived in downstream addresses maintained on platforms like Coinbase, compliance systems flagged the deposits as originating from a sanctioned source, threatening account suspension.

0xZiye reported that Coinbase initially demanded explanation of the deposit’s source and threatened account closure unless he resolved the compliance inquiry. The trader wrote publicly that “HTX is crazily transferring out small amounts, polluting other addresses,” a framing that suggested either deliberate action or gross operational negligence.

However, Phyrex, a blockchain analyst widely followed by institutional traders, confirmed within hours that 0xZiye’s Coinbase account had returned to normal status after escalation to Coinbase’s legal and compliance departments. This rapid resolution indicated that downstream platforms could distinguish between genuine risk and administrative friction once the true source was clarified.

The incident demonstrates how sanctions designation creates cascading compliance obligations across the custody and exchange ecosystem, even for transfers that pose no direct financial risk.

HTX Sanctioned Status Since May Creates Liability Chain for Any Outbound Transfer

The root cause of the compliance freezes had nothing to do with the transfers themselves and everything to do with HTX’s regulatory standing. In May 2024, HTX became designated a sanctioned counterparty in both the United Kingdom and the European Union, placing it in the same category as exchanges and platforms subject to formal financial restrictions.

As a direct consequence, any wallet that withdrew funds from HTX after May 26, 2024 was flagged as having a connection to a sanctioned entity, a status that triggers automated compliance review at major downstream platforms.

Binance has frozen transactions linked to HTX, Exmo, and more than a dozen other exchanges and some decentralized venues, establishing a de facto industry standard for treating HTX outflows as compliance risks. Even Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives platform, implemented address blacklisting for wallets flagged as HTX-connected.

The implication is stark: any transfer originating from HTX infrastructure, whether authorized or accidental, carries inherent compliance friction at major custody and trading venues. This creates operational drag that institutional users and market makers must navigate regardless of the transfer’s legitimacy or intended recipient.

HTX’s official response dodged the core issue. The exchange stated it had “not conducted any related transfers or testing activities” and claimed it would refrain from speculation before completing an internal review. Molly, HTX’s head of marketing, asserted that the platform “absolutely” did not engage in such behavior and suggested either misattribution or deliberate sabotage.

However, neither the exchange nor Sun addressed why HTX-designated addresses appeared in blockchain explorer data associated with the transfers, nor did they clarify whether blockchain analytics firms had misidentified the wallet ownership through faulty attribution logic.

Sun’s Denial Lacks Technical Evidence as Questions Persist Over Attribution

Sun’s brief dismissal on August 18 left the substantive questions unresolved. Institutional investors and compliance teams require specific technical data to evaluate such claims: transaction hashes, wallet derivation paths, signing keys, or forensic blockchain analysis from third-party firms. Sun provided none of these.

His reference to an unspecified follow-up document, coupled with the absence of any detailed investigation summary, suggested either incomplete due diligence or a deliberate choice to avoid public disclosure of HTX’s internal findings.

The attribution question remains open and material for institutional market participants. Blockchain explorers and on-chain analytics firms assign wallet ownership to entities based on clustering algorithms, known deposit/withdrawal patterns, and public labeling by exchange operators.

These methods are heuristic rather than definitive, misattribution is possible, particularly if HTX infrastructure was compromised or if a third party spoofed HTX wallet addresses. HTX’s suggestion that “attribution as a possible culprit” introduces ambiguity that cannot be resolved through social media denial alone.

Institutional customers require formal third-party verification or transparent investigation summaries to assess the true source and intent of the transfers.

The lack of technical transparency compounds the reputational and operational risk HTX faces in institutional markets already skeptical of platforms operating under sanctions designation.

The incident will likely remain a compliance nuisance for HTX users until either the exchange publishes a detailed forensic analysis naming the true source of the transfers, or regulatory clarity emerges on whether HTX itself has been spoofed or whether its systems conducted the transfers deliberately. In the interim, major platforms like Coinbase, Binance, and decentralized venues will continue applying sanctions-linked filtering to any HTX-originated transaction, forcing institutional traders to route funds through alternative venues or accept delays in compliance review. Sun’s next concrete step, whether a formal investigation report with named third-party validators or a technical remediation disclosure, will determine whether this becomes a routine compliance friction point or a deeper institutional confidence issue for the HTX ecosystem.

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Justin Sun Featured in Inaugural Crypto Roast and Delivers Keynote as TRON DAO Serves as Title Sponsor at TOKEN2049
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Justin Sun Featured in Inaugural Crypto Roast and Delivers Keynote as TRON DAO Serves as Title Sponsor at TOKEN2049

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TRON DAO served as the title sponsor for TOKEN2049 Singapore in early October, leveraging the Asia-focused crypto conference to expand its community engagement and showcase ecosystem developments. The blockchain platform’s visible presence across multiple conference stages and networking events underscored its strategic positioning within the region’s growing digital economy.

Conference Presence and Sponsorship Strategy

TRON DAO’s involvement at TOKEN2049 extended beyond traditional sponsorship, with the organization establishing dedicated networking lounges and hosting complementary events throughout the conference period. More than 300 attendees visited the TRON hospitality zone during a co-hosted side event called “Web3 Cyber Night By Cyber Charge,” where community members discussed ecosystem developments and connected with project representatives.

The main conference featured a separate TRON networking lounge that served as a gathering point for attendees interested in exploring the platform’s offerings. This multi-touchpoint approach allowed TRON DAO to engage participants across various segments of the conference experience rather than relying on a single stage appearance.

Event Scale

TOKEN2049 Singapore drew participants from across the global blockchain industry, with TRON’s afterparty alone attracting over 2,500 attendees in partnership with HTX DAO and MetaMask as a diamond sponsor.

Leadership Visibility and Platform Launches

Justin Sun, TRON’s founder, participated in what organizers called the inaugural crypto industry roast, a panel discussion moderated by Jarred Winn of Winn Ventures and featuring actor and comedian T.J. Miller. The event added entertainment value to the conference programming while maintaining focus on industry commentary.

Following the roast segment, Sun delivered a keynote address on TOKEN2049’s main OKX stage, where he highlighted TRON’s recent milestones and announced SunPerp, the network’s first decentralized perpetual contract trading platform. This announcement positioned TRON within the broader DeFi landscape where perpetual futures markets represent a significant revenue driver for blockchain platforms.

TRON DAO’s strong presence at TOKEN2049 Singapore demonstrated its role as a catalyst for blockchain adoption as Asia’s digital economy continues to grow.

— TRON DAO Statement

The keynote also referenced Sun’s recent spaceflight aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft, where he became one of the youngest Chinese-born commercial astronauts and the first Forbes-covered crypto entrepreneur to reach space. While not directly related to blockchain development, the achievement served as a narrative element within TRON’s broader positioning as an innovation-focused organization.

Ecosystem Integration and Community Messaging

Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson at TRON DAO, delivered a separate keynote at the TOKEN2049 TON Stage focused on recent ecosystem integrations and community-driven initiatives. This division of speaking roles allowed TRON to address different audience segments and discussion topics across the conference schedule.

The emphasis on ecosystem integrations reflects a strategic shift toward demonstrating tangible development progress rather than focusing solely on price performance or speculative narratives. By highlighting partnerships and new platforms launching on its network, TRON presented itself as an infrastructure play supporting broader DeFi activity.

Platform Integration

SunPerp represents TRON’s entry into the decentralized perpetual futures market, a segment where crypto derivatives trading generates significant transaction volume and fee revenue for blockchain platforms.

Industry Context and Market Positioning

TRON’s conference strategy aligns with broader shifts in how established blockchain platforms allocate marketing resources. TOKEN2049 Singapore has become one of Asia’s premier blockchain conferences, attracting over 15,000 participants annually and serving as a critical venue where major platforms, emerging projects, and institutional participants converge. The conference attracts significant media attention within the crypto industry and influences sentiment across multiple market segments.

As a title sponsor, TRON secured premium visibility at an event that reaches decision-makers across venture capital firms, cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and development teams. This positioning is particularly valuable given TRON’s historical focus on serving Asian markets, where user adoption and transaction volume continue growing faster than in Western markets.

The timing of TRON’s conference presence also reflects broader market dynamics. The cryptocurrency industry has increasingly matured beyond price-focused narratives, with platforms now competing on transaction throughput, ecosystem richness, developer adoption, and real-world utility metrics. Sponsoring major conferences allows platforms to demonstrate these capabilities to qualified audiences and establish thought leadership among industry participants.

TRON DAO Background and Network Development

TRON emerged in 2017 as a blockchain platform focused on decentralized content sharing and entertainment applications. Over six years of operation, the network has evolved into a major blockchain platform handling significant transaction volume, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. The network supports multiple DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, and gaming applications built on its infrastructure.

TRON’s transaction throughput and low transaction costs have positioned it competitively against Ethereum and other smart contract platforms, particularly for applications requiring high transaction volume at minimal cost. The network processes millions of daily transactions and has supported cumulative transaction value exceeding trillions of dollars since inception.

Justin Sun’s leadership has emphasized strategic partnerships and ecosystem expansion as core growth drivers. His appointment as Ambassador to Grenada and Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2022 reflected ambitions to position blockchain technology within diplomatic and governmental contexts beyond purely commercial applications. This diversified positioning extends TRON’s narrative beyond cryptocurrency trading into broader technology adoption narratives.

Post-Conference Networking and Industry Positioning

TRON DAO’s involvement extended beyond the official conference program through an afterparty co-hosted with HTX DAO. The event drew industry participants including DeFi project leaders, media representatives, investors, and development teams interested in TRON’s ecosystem and broader blockchain trends.

This extended engagement strategy reflects a broader industry pattern where conference sponsorships serve as anchors for multifaceted marketing and networking initiatives. Rather than a single speech or booth presence, platforms increasingly view major conferences as week-long community-building opportunities that generate value through multiple interaction channels.

The TOKEN2049 participation comes as TRON continues expanding its user base and transaction volume in Asia, where regulatory environments have shown varying degrees of receptiveness to blockchain platforms. Maintaining visible presence at major regional conferences helps establish legitimacy and community connection in markets where regulatory clarity remains evolving.

As Asia’s digital economy continues to grow, TRON DAO remains at the center of innovation, accessibility, and global community building.

— TRON DAO

Market Implications and Future Development Trajectory

The introduction of SunPerp and other DeFi platforms on TRON demonstrates the network’s strategic focus on capturing revenue opportunities within decentralized finance. Perpetual futures markets have become one of cryptocurrency’s largest trading segments by volume, with platforms earning significant fee revenue from perpetual contract trading activity. By launching its own perpetual trading platform rather than solely supporting third-party projects, TRON captures additional value and deepens user engagement within its ecosystem.

This approach reflects lessons learned from Ethereum’s dominance in DeFi, where network validators benefit from transaction fees across multiple applications. TRON’s decision to launch native DeFi products positions the network to capture fee revenue directly rather than solely as a settlement layer for external applications.

The conference sponsorship strategy also signals TRON’s confidence in medium-term market conditions. Major conference sponsorships represent substantial investments with benefits accruing over quarters and years through brand building, community engagement, and relationship development. This long-term approach contrasts with market timing strategies and suggests TRON’s leadership expects continued growth in blockchain adoption and cryptocurrency market activity.

TRON’s conference strategy demonstrates how established blockchain platforms use major industry events to balance multiple objectives: announcing new features like SunPerp, engaging existing community members, recruiting new participants, and positioning leadership as thought leaders within the industry. The approach contrasts with earlier crypto conference attendance that focused primarily on price promotion and speculative narratives.

Looking forward, how blockchain platforms continue engaging with regional conferences will likely reflect their broader development stage and market maturity. For ongoing updates on blockchain developments and industry events, the intersection of technical innovation, regulatory navigation, and community engagement remains central to long-term platform success. Platforms investing in substantive ecosystem development and strategic sponsorships position themselves more favorably for sustainable growth than those relying on short-term marketing narratives.

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Coinbase ends legal battle with BiT Global over wBTC delisting
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Coinbase ends legal battle with BiT Global over wBTC delisting

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BiT Global agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against Coinbase for delisting the wBTC after the cryptocurrency exchange launched a competitor token, the cbBTC.

In a filing, lawyers for BiT Global, an entity backed by TRON founder Justin Sun, who last year became a strategic partner to BitGo in providing the wBTC-wrapped Bitcoin token, said they had agreed to dismiss the suit with prejudice. This means the case cannot be brought again. 

Additionally, the two companies each said they would incur their own legal expenses in connection with the complaint

Sun’s link to wBTC caused ETH DeFi protocols to stop supporting it as a collateral asset

Wrapped Bitcoin tokens facilitate the use of Bitcoin on various blockchain networks. Both wBTC and cbBTC target the Ethereum ecosystem. However, the tokens do not offer any direct claim to the Bitcoin unless one trusts a central intermediary to custody the Bitcoin and release the wrapped token.

Sun’s association with wBTC caused Ethereum DeFi protocols MakerDAO and Aave to contemplate disintegrating the support of the token as a collateral asset, ultimately deciding on tougher risk parameters rather than a complete exit.

According to reports from credible sources, the lawsuit was filed in December 2024 by Kneupper & Covey on behalf of BiT Global, and it was claimed that if Coinbase delisted wBTC, it would be an example of anti-competitive behavior. It would also break several state and federal laws.

The suit highlighted that having demonstrated the value represented by wBTC, Coinbase reversed course and removed wBTC from its platform. This made it impossible for anyone to trade it on Coinbase. The change came shortly after they launched their own similar version: cbBTC.

Following the dismissal of the lawsuit, Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s top lawyer, stated that this important win affirms their clear right to manage security and risk for Coinbase users. Grewal added, “…we will not be bullied into continuing to list an asset that puts our customers at risk.” 

Previously, the exchange’s chief legal officer had defended its approach, stressing its dedication to high listing standards.

He wrote on an X post that when an asset does not meet their listing standards anymore, they remove it. He further stated that they would add it to their list if another asset could meet or do better than market requirements while still following those standards.

Grewal’s post faced criticism from crypto-industry insiders, including Tron founder Justin Sun, who accused the company of lacking transparency and asked how Grewal’s post squared with previous comments by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.

An attached image provided by Sun depicted a screenshot of Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, who says Coinbase was agnostic to assets because it believes that consumers deserve options in the crypto economy. 

Mike Belshe defends BitGo as having a solid reputation after Sun’s backlash

Earlier legal attempts to stop Coinbase from delisting the token were unsuccessful after a federal judge in December sided with Coinbase and said it had the right to delist the token.

The transfer of wBTC from being managed only by the custody company BitGo to a partnership involving Sun faced backlash from people in the cryptocurrency world. 

In response to this criticism, BitGo CEO Mike Belshe revealed that he believes BitGo has a solid reputation because they follow the highest security standards in everything they do. Belshe concluded that 

Ultimately, he thinks people will see that this is not a big deal.

The current market capitalization for the wBTC token is about $13.6 billion, with Coinbase’s cbBTC valued at about $4.7 billion, according to CoinGecko data. Both of these tokens are almost at an all-time high market cap.

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Justin Sun praises Trump for continued focus on cryptocurrency
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Justin Sun praises Trump for continued focus on cryptocurrency

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Tron Founder Justin Sun hails Trump for ‘commitment’ to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. At the ongoing Bitcoin 2025 Conference, Sun expressed his admiration for President Donald Trump’s outspoken dedication to digital assets and blockchain. 

Sun said during a panel discussion that the game has certainly changed for digital assets in the US thanks to the influence of President Donald Trump.

The conference, which is held in Las Vegas, has drawn major players in the crypto industry to the city, including lawmakers, entrepreneurs, and developers. Sun’s remarks were noteworthy in that he linked recent Bitcoin price spikes to policies backed by Trump and to expressions of public support.

While speaking on a panel, Justin Sun claimed that Bitcoin would have never reached an all-new high of $100,000 without Trump. Bitcoin reached $100,000 in December 2024, a month after Trump’s election victory. The rally has continued, and the coin was trading recently above $109,000.

Sun also mentioned being at a high-profile “crypto dinner” hosted by Trump a couple of days ago. He is the top holder of the TRUMP meme coin. In addition to his shares, Sun has also pumped $75 million into World Liberty Financial (WLFI), an entity allegedly very close to Trump’s digital asset plans.

Trump buys Bitcoin as US creates satellites to store BTC in space

In March 2025, President Trump passed an executive order for the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a move solely intended to hedge Bitcoin as part of the US treasury. The reserve is financed directly by Bitcoin seized in criminal and civil investigations — not taxpayer funds.

The hope is to treat Bitcoin like gold, a strategic store of value that the government holds long-term. Trump’s directive also established a new US Digital Asset Stockpile to oversee other cryptocurrencies.

An executive order was also to review the government’s digital asset holdings. And though Senator Cynthia Lummis reported that the government owns something like 200,000 BTC, the entire report has yet to be released after a security review by the White House.

The crypto-friendly wave on Capitol Hill keeps rolling. According to long-time Bitcoin advocate Senator Cynthia Lummis, the US Senate will consider the BITCOIN Act next week. The bill is intended to codify the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and permit the federal government to purchase as many as 1 million BTC over five years.

The bill encourages broader acceptance of Bitcoin throughout federal infrastructure and payment systems. This aligns with Trump’s general crypto stance: to relax crypto laws, court blockchain investment, and protect minors’ rights.

Lummis said it wasn’t just about Bitcoin and advancing America’s financial independence.

The Senate is also considering a Stablecoin Bill, a legislation that would be the country’s first comprehensive crypto regulatory framework. Some analysts say such common-sense leadership has the potential to bring long-awaited legal clarity and financial confidence to US crypto markets through the BITCOIN Act and the Stablecoin Bill.

The US Senate seems to be getting close to passing its landmark stablecoin bill, the GENIUS Act — a battle its champion Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) said has been incredibly hard-fought.

“It has been extremely difficult,” Lummis said during a fireside chat with Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas on Tuesday. “I had no idea how hard this was going to be.”

Trump drives US Bitcoin strategy forward

With Trump’s support and Congress already legislating, the US is quickly becoming the No. 1 place in the world for cryptocurrency innovation. Classic Chinese crypto players like Justin Sun are toasting the move — and doubling down on US crypto investments.

The market likes what it sees. Bitcoin is in the $109,000 range today, and Ethereum is rising. Big exchanges and mining operations are moving on American turf, citing stable policy and rising institutional interest.

One thing is apparent as the world looks on: under President Trump, Bitcoin will no longer be just a form of digital money — it will be the national strategy.

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