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In 2009, Bitcoin launched its first cryptocurstity. Just under two decades, President Trump has signed an executive order to create “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Action in the United States.” At today’s show, we look what the American government plans for this new strategy, plus who benefits from cryptic reserves.

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