Cryptocurrency Q&A Is Bitcoin owned by the government?

Is Bitcoin owned by the government?

Chiara Chiara Mon Dec 16 2024 | 6 answers 997
I'm wondering if Bitcoin is owned or controlled by any government. Is it a currency that's independent of governmental authorities, or does it have some sort of government ownership or regulation? Is Bitcoin owned by the government?

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Daniele Daniele Wed Dec 18 2024
The United States currently possesses approximately 207,000 bitcoins.

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Federico Federico Wed Dec 18 2024
According to the BITCOIN Act, these bitcoins must be transferred to the Treasury.

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SejongWisdom SejongWisdom Wed Dec 18 2024
Once transferred, they will be held as an integral part of the strategic reserve.

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EtherWhale EtherWhale Tue Dec 17 2024
Besides the existing 207,000 bitcoins, there are 793,000 more bitcoins available.

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Matteo Matteo Tue Dec 17 2024
If purchased at today's spot price of $76,375, these remaining bitcoins would cost $60,545,550,001.

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