European officials have yet to respond publicly to the recent establishment of a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a policy shift that benefits early Bitcoin adopters due to its inherent economic model.
On March 7, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order mandating the creation of a Bitcoin reserve. Instead of purchasing Bitcoin from the open market, the plan involves utilizing digital assets confiscated from criminal activities.
Despite the significant implications of this move, European policymakers have refrained from making any major announcements regarding Bitcoin reserves. This silence raises speculation about their position on including BTC in national reserves.
According to Anastasija Plotnikova, co-founder and CEO of blockchain regulatory firm Fideum, the absence of discussions on a European Bitcoin reserve may be attributed to the complex process required to introduce new reserve assets. She explained:
“Typically, there is a well-defined legislative or executive procedure for incorporating new assets into national treasuries. In most cases, neither public opinion nor central bank backing is enough to expedite the process.”
Plotnikova also noted that the European Central Bank (ECB) has historically been critical of Bitcoin as a reserve asset, effectively barring EU member states from adopting it.
Meanwhile, European lawmakers are actively working on the introduction of the digital euro, a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Digital Euro Progress Raises Infrastructure Concerns
The EU’s lack of response to Trump’s Bitcoin reserve strategy likely stems from its focus on launching the digital euro, according to James Wo, founder and CEO of venture capital firm DFG.
“This aligns with the ECB’s long-standing opposition to holding Bitcoin in its reserves, as emphasized by ECB President Christine Lagarde,” Wo told.
“The EU’s primary focus remains the digital euro, but recent disruptions in the ECB’s Target 2 (T2) payment system, which caused major transaction delays, have sparked concerns about the institution’s ability to manage a digital currency while struggling with existing infrastructure.”
EU Pushes Forward with Digital Euro Launch in October 2025
Despite skepticism, ECB President Christine Lagarde remains committed to rolling out the digital euro, with its launch anticipated for October 2025. She has reassured the public that the CBDC will function alongside physical cash and include privacy protections to address concerns over government overreach.
“The European Union is preparing to introduce the digital euro, our central bank digital currency, by October this year,” Lagarde stated in a recent press conference.
“Our goal is to ensure that the digital euro coexists with cash, maintaining privacy through a pseudonymous and cash-like framework.”
The US and the EU appear to be taking divergent paths in their approach to digital assets. While the EU prioritizes the integration of a centralized digital currency, Trump’s administration has firmly opposed CBDCs.
While proponents argue that CBDCs can enhance financial inclusion, critics warn of potential surveillance risks and government control over financial transactions. In July 2023, Brazil’s central bank released the source code for its CBDC pilot. Within just four days, analysts discovered embedded mechanisms that could allow the central bank to freeze or adjust user funds within digital wallets.
As the debate continues, the contrast between the US and EU strategies highlights the broader global divide over the role of digital assets in national economies.
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