Bitcoin News Today: White House Releases 180-Day Crypto Report With No Bitcoin Reserve Mention

The U.S. government has officially published a 180-day report on digital assets following the White House Working Group on Digital Asset Markets' recommendations. The report highlights the need for a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency industry. Key policy goals include ensuring U.S. citizens and businesses can legally hold and use digital assets without fear of legal repercussions, promoting the development of a deep and liquid digital asset market, and supporting the integration of stablecoins into the U.S. payment system to reinforce the dollar’s global dominance[1].

The report also emphasizes that financial regulators should avoid the restrictive practices seen during the Biden-era “Operation Chokepoint 2.0” and instead embrace the opportunities presented by blockchain technology. Additionally, it calls for law enforcement agencies to be equipped to combat illegal activities involving digital assets, while avoiding the misuse of these tools against law-abiding citizens[2].

Notably absent from the report is any discussion of a federal Bitcoin reserve or digital asset stockpile—despite the original executive order in January explicitly requesting an evaluation of such a proposal. A senior administration official explained that the focus was on building a broader regulatory environment rather than addressing the administration’s more ambitious goals, such as the Bitcoin reserve. However, the Treasury Department has confirmed that it is actively developing infrastructure for a potential Bitcoin reserve and plans to provide updates “probably in short order”[3].

This omission has raised questions, especially since a separate executive order in March did establish a Bitcoin reserve and a digital asset stockpile. That directive required the Treasury Secretary to evaluate legal and investment considerations for managing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within 60 days, yet no public evaluation has been released by the expected deadline. Administration officials have remained noncommittal about the specifics of funding or scaling the reserve, though they have emphasized their commitment to treating Bitcoin as a strategic asset similar to gold[4].

The report's release coincided with a rise in Bitcoin prices, which climbed above $104,200 in the days leading up to the announcement, reflecting investor optimism about potential policy developments[5]. While the report does not include new details about the Bitcoin reserve, it is expected to set the stage for future regulatory clarity and market stability. A White House official confirmed that additional details on the strategic Bitcoin reserve will be released in the future, though not within the current report[6].

The administration’s approach seeks to balance innovation with oversight, reinforcing U.S. leadership in digital finance while ensuring consumer protection and financial stability. The White House Working Group, led by David Sacks, has stressed the importance of a unified federal strategy for digital asset regulation. The report is expected to influence future legislative and regulatory actions, providing a foundational framework for the long-term development of the digital asset industry[7].

Sources:

[1] The White House, Fact Sheet: The President's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets releases recommendations (https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/07/fact-sheet-the-presidents-working-group-on-digital-asset-markets-releases-recommendations-to-strengthen-american-leadership-in-digital-financial-technology/)

[2] Reuters, White House set to unveil closely watched crypto policy report (https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/white-house-set-unveil-closely-watched-crypto-policy-report-2025-07-30/)

[3] Decrypt, White House sprawling crypto report makes no mention of Bitcoin reserve (https://decrypt.co/332667/white-house-sprawling-crypto-report-makes-no-mention-bitcoin-reserve)

[4] Bloomberg, Trump crypto group unveils proposals to boost digital finance (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-30/trump-crypto-group-unveils-proposals-to-boost-digital-finance)

[5] Investor's, Bitcoin price rises ahead of White House digital asset report (https://www.investors.com/news/bitcoin-price-white-house-digital-asset-report-fomc-meeting-federal-reserve-interest-rates/)