Controversial maneuver: US targets Bitcoin with new billion-dollar tax

The US government is considering applying a new export tariff on strategic products. The revenue would be used to form a national Bitcoin reserve.

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The proposal has caused mixed reactions. While some analysts see the measure as positive for the adoption of Bitcoin, others fear distortions in the market.

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Experts warn that the initiative could influence other countries and shake up the balance of the crypto market. The dominance of the dollar is at stake.

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