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Gold certificate revaluation and tariff-linked strategies among proposals under review
The U.S. government is actively exploring creative strategies to increase its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings, according to Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisors on Digital Assets. In a recent interview with crypto influencer Anthony Pompliano, Hines confirmed that options on the table include the revaluation of Treasury-owned gold certificates and even the strategic use of tariffs.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $84,904, up 1% in 24 hours.
Gold certificates could fund Bitcoin purchases under Lummis proposal
One of the most notable ideas under discussion involves the revaluation of gold certificates held by the U.S. Treasury. These certificates, used from 1865 to 1933, currently hold a legal valuation of $43 per ounce. However, with gold now priced near $3,100 per ounce, a revaluation could unlock significant funds.
This proposal, initially introduced by Senator Cynthia Lummis, would allow the government to convert unrealized value from its gold reserves into liquid assets that could be used to purchase Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.
Bo Hines described the initiative as part of the 2025 Bitcoin Bill, which is now seeking co-sponsors in Congress. He emphasized that this measure could help the U.S. build digital reserve assets without issuing new debt.
Tariff-based strategies under review to strengthen national digital holdings
Hines also mentioned that the government is considering tariff-based mechanisms to bolster its digital asset reserves. These strategies could be modeled after recent tariff policies targeting imports from countries such as Mexico, Canada, and China, which were introduced by former President Donald Trump.
“We’re evaluating tariff-based and other creative mechanisms,” Hines said. “There are countless ways to accumulate Bitcoin, and we’re keeping every option open.”
These developments come amid heightened debate over digital sovereignty and the strategic role of cryptocurrencies in national reserve portfolios. If implemented, the proposed plans could represent a historic shift in U.S. monetary policy.