Crypto Goes Mainstream: Trump Announces U.S. Digital Asset Reserve

By Drift Striker · February 19, 2026

In an unexpected statement, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to create a national cryptocurrency reserve, triggering a strong reaction in the financial markets. Trump previously advocated for the state to simply accumulate digital assets. In that case, he announced a more ambitious project — building a full-fledged reserve that includes Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies […]