Global Scans · Cryptocurrencies · Weekly Summary

• [New] A U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve could lend additional legitimacy to digital assets as a store of value, potentially influencing other nations to follow suit. MEXC
• [New] The United States government is expected to announce a formal strategic reserve plan for Bitcoin within the coming weeks. MEXC
• [New] If even partial purchases begin in the second half of 2026, demand-side pressure could propel Bitcoin past $120K and toward new all-time highs. KuCoin
• [New] Strengthening the Dollar: A strong Bitcoin reserve could potentially strengthen the U.S. dollar and provide leverage against foreign adversaries like China and Russia. Kavout
• [New] As Bitcoin appreciates over time, it could provide a buffer against inflation and enhance the U.S. position in the global economy. Kavout
• [New] Deficit Reduction: Holding a significant quantity of Bitcoin could help reduce the U.S. deficit without raising taxes. Kavout
• [New] Bitcoin will hit $145,000 by year end as the Federal Reserve quietly expands its balance sheet by $40 billion per month and wartime spending forces commercial banks to print money. Yahoo Finance
• [New] A major announcement involving a potential Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could arrive within weeks, intensifying speculation surrounding the future role of Bitcoin within U.S. economic and financial policy discussions. MEXC
• [New] US President Donald Trump's newly released National Cyber Strategy outlines federal support for strengthening the security of cryptocurrencies and blockchain systems, including protections against future threats posed by quantum computing. Yahoo News
• [New] Under Trump's executive order, the U.S. government will consolidate Bitcoin seized from criminal and civil forfeitures, holding it as a reserve asset-similar to how gold or petroleum reserves are maintained. Backpack Exchange
• [New] Official recognition could drive investor confidence and discussions about Bitcoin potentially becoming a global reserve currency but it is not yet clear whether the executive order will be effective in creating a truly adopted bitcoin reserve. Backpack Exchange
• [New] Quantum computing poses a future threat to Bitcoin, but not until around 2032. Crypto Briefing
• [New] Ukraine has complicated President Donald Trump's efforts to stabilize oil markets amid the Iran war, amplifying risks for financial markets, including cryptocurrencies. CoinDesk
• The wave of corporate Bitcoin adoption in 2026 reflects multiple converging forces: inflation concerns about cash purchasing power, the proven success of MicroStrategy's template, competitive pressures for differentiation, talent acquisition advantages, and asymmetric return potential. KuCoin
• Bitcoin 2026 promises even more excitement, innovation, and opportunity. fomo21
• Moving Bitcoin to a fresh, never-used native SegWit address that has never signed an outgoing transaction hides the public key and provides meaningful protection against any quantum threat likely to materialize within the next decade. yellow.com
• At current prices, approximately $315 billion worth of Bitcoin sits in addresses where a cryptographically relevant quantum computer could derive the private key directly from on-chain data, with no warning and no recourse. yellow.com
• A majority of respondents across regions expect bitcoin to trade lower than current levels near $75,000 by the end of 2026. CoinDesk
• The expansion of Bitcoin ETFs is set to continue, with a significant increase in the number of crypto-linked products expected in the coming years. Quartz

Last updated: 10 May 2026