Trump Team Explores Using Tariff Funds for Bitcoin Purchases

Bo Hines, Executive Director of the U.S. Presidential Digital Asset Advisory Committee, emphasized the need for the U.S. to act quickly to stay competitive in Bitcoin. In a Thinking Crypto interview, he proposed creating a national strategic Bitcoin reserve through budget-neutral methods and suggested exploring alternative funding options, such as using tariff revenues. Hines’ statements reflect the urgency of strengthening the U.S.’s position in the global Bitcoin market.