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European lawmakers have an interesting silence in the face of the executive order of Donald Trump to create a strategic bitcoin reserve in the United States. Although this decision is the main turning point in global monetary policy, the lack of reaction in Europe raises questions: simple indifference or reaction in preparation?
“Silent Europe in a bitcoin reserve in the United States: worrying? »»
On 7 March 2025, Donald Trump signed a decree that ordered the creation of a bitcoin strategic reserve. Unlike direct acquisitions on the market, this reserve would be made up of cryptocurrencies confiscated in criminal cases. This decision is the main turning point in American monetary policy and promotes increased acceptance of BTC.
Despite the potential impact of this announcement, European leaders did not lead public comments on the possible integration of bitcoins into their own national reserves. This silence could be associated with the complexity of the process of adding a new asset to the national reserves. In addition, the ECB historically showed a critical position on BTC, which the advisor recently said that it had no real economic value.
EU focused on digital euro
While the United States consider bitcoins a strategic asset, Europe focuses on the launch of its digital euro. Christine Lagard, President ECB, confirmed that this digital currency of the central bank (CBDC) will operate since October 2025. It insisted that the digital euro would coexist with liquid money and guarantee confidentiality to assure citizens in the area of supervision.
However, doubts remain in terms of ECB’s ability to drive an effective digital payment system. Especially because if CBDC is awarded for the ability to support financial integration, they arouse concerns about government supervision, despite Christine Lagard’s insurance.
Bitcoin vs CBDC: Two opposite vision of cash future
Thus, the world seems to be divided into two different money blocks. On the one hand, Bitcoin supporters, led by the United States under Trump, have joined countries like Salvador and potentially China. On the other hand, the defenders of digital currencies of the central bank (CBDC), with the European Union, Russia and India in the first line.
This cleavage is against a decentralized model where Bitcoin becomes a global value reserve, for an ultracentralized model under the state control. Who will be right? The future will say which system will resist economic crises and guarantees the greatest freedom and efficiency.
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