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Author: Weilin, PANews On February 13, the U.S. Government Efficiency Department (DOGE) officially launched its website to disclose details and evidence of government cost reductions, marking the latest progress of the department in cutting costs for the U.S. government. As of the afternoon of February 13, according to data from doge-tracker (compiled from DOGE's Twitter), Musk's Government Efficiency Department has saved American taxpayers $37.89 billion, which accounts for only 1.9% of Musk's goal to reduce U.S. government spending by $2 trillion. On February 9, Coinbase CEO called for increased transparency in government spending through blockchain technology. "Great progress, DOGE," Brian Armstrong wrote in a post on the X platform on February 9. "Imagine if every government expenditure could be transparently recorded on the chain; it would make auditing much easier." On February 10, Cathie Wood, founder of asset management firm Ark Invest, also supported Musk's idea of putting all U.S. government spending on the blockchain, commenting, "Transparent, efficient, secure: win-win-win." According to a report by Bloomberg in late January, DOGE is considering using blockchain technology to reduce government costs, with informed sources revealing that internal discussions are underway. If DOGE launches the plan, it could be large-scale and potentially adopted across multiple government departments. Bloomberg cited sources stating that during the discussions, there were mentions of using blockchain to track federal spending, protect data, make payments, and even manage buildings. One insider indicated that individuals associated with DOGE have met with representatives from several public blockchain networks to assess the technology. A person who visited Palm Beach, Florida, last December proposed several blockchain applications to officials from the Trump transition team, focusing on the technology's potential in protecting critical government data and tracking the flow of funds. On February 3, Musk shared his views on putting U.S. Treasury transactions on the blockchain. In a post on the X platform, Musk emphatically responded, "Yes!" The U.S. Government Efficiency Department was officially created by an executive order signed by President Trump on January 20, tasked with modernizing federal technology and software to maximize government efficiency and productivity. Trump stated that the department would work with the Office of Management and Budget to identify spending cuts and provide recommendations by July 4, 2026. Its leader is entrepreneur Musk, who was originally set to co-lead with Vivek Ramaswamy, but Vivek withdrew for personal reasons before the official appointment. DOGE has an office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building and employs about 20 staff members. An insider revealed that Musk recruited around 100 volunteers to code for his project before Trump's inauguration. Musk is pushing for the use of blockchain technology to force government transparency, but he is not the first to propose this idea. In April 2024, former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed his desire to put the entire federal budget on the blockchain. At a rally in Michigan, the politician told the audience, "Every American can see every item in the entire budget at any time, 24/7. We will have 300 million eyes on our budget. If someone spends $16,000 on a toilet seat, everyone will know." Kennedy's proposal has received widespread support from advocates of small government and sound money, who believe that U.S. government spending has gone out of control. Jean Rausis, co-founder of the decentralized finance platform Smardex, stated that Musk's proposal to move the U.S. Treasury to the blockchain could make the U.S. "the de facto global leader in blockchain innovation." "While it's hard to say which blockchain could handle this task, it's important that it must be permissionless. Otherwise, the promised transparency would just be talk. However, if the U.S. Treasury adopts decentralized infrastructure, it could become a catalyst for the convergence of the Web2 and Web3 worlds." Following Bloomberg's report, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson immediately stated on X, "I think this task should be a collaboration between Cardano, Bitcoin, and Midnight. Hey, DOGE master Musk, reach out to us, we’ll help for free." On January 26, Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi predicted that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) might launch an AVAX sub-chain in 2025 for reporting public spending, with all expenditures traceable on-chain via stablecoins. Government agencies and contractors' wallets would be publicly disclosed and analyzed by public data detectives daily. Currently, there are use cases on Avalanche; on July 30 last year, the California Department of Motor Vehicles digitized 42 million vehicle titles on the Avalanche blockchain to detect fraud and streamline the ownership transfer process. Additionally, Ava Labs (the company behind the Avalanche blockchain) has collaborated with Deloitte and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to launch a new disaster relief platform to help the U.S. government streamline disaster compensation applications submitted to FEMA. The idea of applying blockchain to large-scale projects is not new, although applying it to large entities like the U.S. government remains an unproven concept. As early as 2022, the General Services Administration (GSA) was studying the introduction of ledger systems (like blockchain) into the daily operations of the federal government under its IT program. The agency hosted the U.S. Federal Blockchain Forum in 2017 and is exploring the use of smart contracts in patents, trademarks, IT applications, and foreign aid delivery. According to public reports from 2022, the Delaware Blockchain Initiative has also explored blockchain technology in public records organization and private sector data security. In addition to the aforementioned Cardano and Avalanche, on January 28, the price of MOVE tokens from Movement Labs surged significantly amid rumors that the company is consulting for Musk's DOGE. Reports indicate that this modular network has reached out to the organization, although the news has not been confirmed. Shortly after, Movement Labs founder Rushi Manche responded on X to the news of World Liberty Financial's large purchase of MOVE, stating, "Strategic Move reserve. We are proud to be the first altcoin, the first modern blockchain platform, and the first alternative virtual machine under the new government leadership. MOVE is made in America." Furthermore, the Trump family project World Liberty Financial recently announced a partnership with Ondo Finance, which launched the institutional Layer 1 blockchain Ondo Chain, although this collaboration mainly focuses on the RWA track. As of the afternoon of February 13, based on World Liberty Financial's holdings on Arkham Intelligence, the project holds not only ONDO and MOVE but also a significant amount of ETH, with Ethereum serving as the deployment network for the presidential family project, potentially giving it a first-mover advantage in government collaboration. What challenges will the U.S. government face in further utilizing blockchain technology? Chainlink community contributor Zach Rynes stated on X, "It is highly unlikely that the U.S. government will use a single blockchain to cover all departments and agencies. Do you think the ledger requirements of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) are exactly the same as those of the DoD (Department of Defense) and DHS (Department of Homeland Security)? Probably not." He indicated that the U.S. government will ultimately use multiple private and public ledgers for various purposes, such as increasing spending transparency or automating manual processes. What is certain is that: As Musk pushes for the U.S. Treasury to put transactions on-chain, blockchain technology may be moving toward a whole new application domain. The support from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood adds more attention to this topic. In the future, which blockchain platform will stand out as a pillar of government digital transformation may have a profound impact on the entire cryptocurrency industry.

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North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall has introduced a bill to invest public money in cryptocurrency. The bill would enable the state to allocate funds to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and other Bitcoin-related investments. According to news reports, the North Carolina House Speaker is pushing to invest up to 10% of the state’s general and highway funds in crypto assets. However, this would be limited to digital assets with high market capitalizations, making BTC the only qualifying cryptocurrency. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Legislation North Carolina as a Leader in Technology The introduction of House Bill 92 that was sponsored by Representatives Destin Hall, Mark Brody, and Steve Ross, makes North Carolina the 20th state to introduce similar bills aiming to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by putting public money into crypto where most of them intend to invest portions of their state’s retirement funds. According to the Bill, the cryptocurrencies that qualify should have a market capitalization of at least $750 billion during the one year preceding the potential investment to qualify. Representative Hall said in a statement: “Investing in digital assets like Bitcoin not only has the potential to generate positive yields for our state investment fund but also positions North Carolina as a leader in technological adoption & innovation.” Regulated via ETP As a result, only Bitcoin could comfortably qualify to meet this requirement as its threshold is over two times that of the following digital asset, Ethereum, whose current market capitalization stands at around $323 million. Moreover, the bill further stipulates that the investment will happen via a regulated exchange-traded product (ETP). Under the bill, the state’s Treasurer will be allowed to invest in digital assets via the General Fund, Highway Fund, and 24 other special funds it supervises. The implementation of the digital asset investment will be overseen by the Governor and Council of State and a third-party investment manager that must have at least $100 million in assets under management. Apart from North Carolina, other states that have recently proposed a similar Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill include Kentucky, which plans to allocate at least 10% of its reserves to BTC and other cryptocurrencies. Florida Senator Joe Gruters has also recently introduced the SB 550 bill, which aims to allow the state’s Financial Officer to use public funds to invest in BTC and create a Strategic Bitcoin reserve. Bill Awaiting Legislative Process Bill Awaiting Legislative Process Building a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has gained much traction nationally, especially following President Donald Trump’s stance on cryptocurrencies. Industry leaders like Mathew Sigel have proposed that creating a Bitcoin reserve strategy would be significant as it would help maintain the country’s economic strength. North Carolina’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill now moves to the legislative process where lawmakers will debate it, approve it, and make it one of the first states to use public funds to invest in crypto. Conclusion As institutional adoption rates rise, several states in the US are considering creating a Strategic Bitcoin reserve like the federal government plans to put in place. Lawmakers in Iowa, Maryland, and Kentucky have introduced bills similar to North Carolina’s. Only time will tell whether the respective houses will approve the proposed bills and make the crypto dream a reality. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is a strategic Bitcoin reserve? This would be a state or national stockpile of Bitcoin, similar to the US government’s strategic petroleum reserve to utilize in case of a global disruption. Is there a case for a strategic reserve for Bitcoin? Establishing a strategic reserve for BTC could strengthen a nation or state’s economic stability through debt offsetting, increased diversification, and a hedge against inflation. How would a BTC strategic reserve work in the US? This would involve the government buying and holding a BTC stockpile like gold reserves. The US federal government already has over 200,000 Bitcoins, mostly confiscated from criminal elements. How would such a reserve impact the crypto market? Proponents believe a strategic bitcoin reserve could trigger a crypto’ arms race’ to reshape the global economic order and legitimize cryptocurrencies. References Reuters Coindesk Appendix Glossary of Key Terms House Bill: Refers to a proposed law for introduction in a House of Parliament to introduce a new legislation, amend an existing one, or repeal one. Bitcoin: A cryptocurrency that operates on peer-to-peer software and cryptography and is free of any central control or the oversight of banks or governments. Strategic Reserve: A stockpile of essential resources or commodities that can be used when needed, especially during a crisis or supply disruption. Exchange Traded Product: A financial product that trades like a stock, bond, or commodity on an exchange.

In a recent 13F filing, Goldman Sachs disclosed increasing its Bitcoin holdings in the last quarter of 2024. The major growth of the BTC portion in the bank’s portfolio was immediately noticeable compared to the previous quarter. A 13F filing is a quarterly report mandated by the SEC from institutional investment firms with over $100 million in assets under management. These filings provide transparency into the holdings of major market investors like Goldman Sachs’ $1.58B in Bitcoin ETF holdings across the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust (FBTC). Disclosing these holdings gives insight into investment strategies and portfolio adjustments. Goldman Sachs’ Bitcoin ETF holdings Goldman Sachs recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) showed that the bank’s Bitcoin related ETF holdings as of December 31 were significantly higher than they were in the previous Q3 2024. The bank’s Bitcoin holdings have been on a steady upward trend despite its CEO’s skepticism of digital assets. These increases are notable within BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust (FBTC). Goldman Sachs holds approximately $1.27B in IBIT, equivalent to 24,077,861 shares. This represents an 88% increase in shares compared to the previous quarter’s filing of 12.7 million shares worth $461M which covered July through September. The bank’s investment in FBTC increased to $288M, totaling 3,530,486 shares. This represents a 105% increase from the prior quarter. There was also a 97% decrease in the GBTC shares held by the bank. Goldman Sachs’ strategic options position The 13F filing also revealed Goldman Sachs’ engagement in options strategies related to its Bitcoin ETF holdings. As of December 31, the bank held $760M in options trading positions through spot ETFs. A breakdown of the $760M shows an IBIT call position valued at $157 million, an IBIT put position valued at $527 million, and an FBTC put position worth $84 million. In addition to these positions, the 13F filing also showed that the bank decreased or closed several smaller Bitcoin ETF holdings. ARK 21Shares’ ARKB, Bitwise’s BITB, Grayscale’s mini Bitcoin trust, Invesco Galaxy’s BTCO, and Wisdom Tree’s BTCW were all closed. This could be Goldman Sachs’ attempt at strategically consolidating its cryptocurrency-related investments. Earlier this year, the bank reported that its net revenue for the last quarter of 2024 was $13.8B, while its net earnings for the fourth quarter were $4.11B. The CEO of Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, criticized Bitcoin before, saying it was a threat to the US dollar’s dominance. However, he has since turned to emphasizing the need for regulatory changes with his bank’s increased exposure to Bitcoin. Cryptopolitan Academy: How to Write a Web3 Resume That Lands Interviews - FREE Cheat Sheet

The Trump family’s WLFI has unveiled the Macro Strategy reserve to support leading crypto projects like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptos at the forefront of reshaping global finance. According to World Liberty Financial, the initiative will serve as a strong financial pillar, enabling WLFI to enhance stability, boost expansion, and improve confidence. The Macro Strategy Reserve aims to mitigate market volatility and ensure a resilient financial ecosystem by diversifying WLFI’s holdings across a range of tokenized assets. The reserve will also empower WLFI’s investment in innovative projects, support ecosystem development, and seize unfolding opportunities within the DeFi ecosystem. WLFI said that the ‘well-capitalized’ reserve emphasized its commitment to transparency and long-term sustainability. The reserve would also reinforce trust among WLFI’s community and stakeholders. World Liberty Financial pushes tokenized assets boundaries with traditional finance partnership Dear WLFI Community, We are thrilled to announce a transformative initiative that marks a significant milestone in our journey together. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is proud to unveil the Macro Strategy, our strategic token reserve designed to bolster leading projects like… — WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) February 11, 2025 World Liberty Financial disclosed that it was actively engaging with recognized financial institutions to contribute tokenized assets to its reserve in alignment with its mission to bridge traditional finance and DeFi. The collaborations will offer mutual benefits, including public blockchain visibility, innovative marketing opportunities, and joint PR and branding efforts. The contributed assets will be held in WLFI’s publicly accessible wallets to provide institutions with transparent exposure to the crypto community. As per WLFI, institutions will directly engage with its ‘vibrant community’ to ‘showcase its commitment’ to innovation through strategic initiatives. Collaborative marketing campaigns will highlight these partnerships and position participating institutions at the top of the expanding financial landscape. World Liberty Financial said its strength was in its dynamic and engaging community, calling on its community for support and active participation as it ‘set sail’ on this journey. The Trump-affiliated crypto project said that a detailed Macro Strategy proposal would soon be available on its governance forum. WLFI encouraged its community to review the proposal, provide feedback, and share their insights to help shape this historic plan. World Liberty Financial loses over $21M after purchasing 8 tokens for its reserve Lookonchain’s data revealed that WLFI’s recent purchase of eight tokens resulted in a loss of more than $21.78M. According to Lookonchain, WLFI spent 156.67K USDC to acquire 273.94K MOVE only two weeks after buying 2.4M MOVE valued at ~$1.9 million. Arkham’s on-chain data also revealed that WLFI had accumulated a huge amount of ETH, including the 3.191K 3TH worth over $10 million, which was bought on January 29th. World Liberty Financial bought 56.317K ETH worth over $189.9 million at $3.373K per ETH and made a significant loss of over $14 million. WLFI also bought 647 WBTC worth $68.5 million at $105.9K per WBTC, making a loss of over $2 million. Other purchases contributing to millions in WLFI’s losses included the acquisition of 19.39K AAVE worth $6.69M at $346, which resulted in a loss of over $$1.17 million. WLFI also lost more than $1.64 million after buying 5.77M ENA worth $5.45 million at $0.94 per ENA. More losses were incurred in the purchase of 40.7M TRX worth $10 million at $0.25 per TRX, resulting in a loss of about $227.65K. WLFI bought 256.3K LINK valued at $6.7 million at $26.14 per LINK token and ended up losing more than $845K. The purchase of 2.39M MOVE worth $1.88 million at $0.78 per MOVE and 134.2K ONDO worth $250K at $1.86 per ONDO also resulted in a combined loss of over $78K. Nevertheless, Donald Trump Jr. said the family was proud of what it continued to achieve in crypto, adding that he truly believed that WLFI would ‘revolutionize CeFi and DeFi’ to become the future of finance. “We are just getting started,” said Trump Jr. Cryptopolitan Academy: FREE Web3 Resume Cheat Sheet - Download Now