- Senator Lummis wants clear crypto market rules
- Calls for a defined Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
- 127K BTC seizure sparks urgent policy need
The recent seizure of 127,000 Bitcoin by the U.S. government has reignited discussions around the future of crypto policy in America. Senator Cynthia Lummis, a vocal advocate for digital assets, has outlined two critical steps that Congress must take immediately. Her priorities: pass digital asset market structure legislation and formally recognize seized Bitcoin as part of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Building a Legal Framework for Digital Assets
Lummis stressed the urgency of establishing a clear legal framework for the crypto market . Without formal guidelines, innovation in the sector remains stifled and enforcement stays unpredictable. She has long pushed for bipartisan crypto legislation to define which agencies regulate what, and how digital assets are treated under U.S. law.
The recent Bitcoin seizure only highlights how much is at stake. With hundreds of thousands of BTC in federal custody, the U.S. must act swiftly to manage these assets responsibly β both economically and geopolitically.
Turning Seized BTC Into National Strength
Senator Lummis also argued for codifying the status of seized Bitcoin into what she refers to as a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Much like oil or gold reserves, a Bitcoin reserve could serve as a hedge against currency risk or economic instability.
According to Lummis, recognizing this Bitcoin as a strategic asset would enhance Americaβs standing in the global digital economy and prevent its careless liquidation. Instead of auctioning the seized BTC β as done in the past β the U.S. could hold it as part of its long-term monetary strategy.
Her remarks are gaining attention as lawmakers face mounting pressure to provide clarity on digital assets, especially with global powers like China and Russia exploring their own national crypto strategies.
