Former CFTC Chairman Talks About Bitcoin and XRP! “BTC and XRP Are More Than a Possibility for the US!”

Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo, appointed by US President Donald Trump during his previous presidency, spoke about Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP.

Speaking at the XRPL Apex 2025 conference in Singapore, Chris Giancarlo noted that the US government is increasingly interested in the idea of issuing crypto-backed bonds.

Bitcoin and XRP Are More Than a Possibility for the US!

At this point, Chris Giancarlo stated that the US could issue Bitcoin and XRP-backed crypto bonds, and said that BTC and XRP-backed US crypto bonds are more than a possibility.

Known as the “Godfather of Crypto” for his early support of the industry, Giancarlo said the current Trump administration has taken a very different approach to digital assets than its predecessors and sees their long-term value.

At this point, Giancarlo pointed out that in recent years, federal agencies have often sold seized cryptocurrencies and said, “This strategy has changed during the Trump era. The administration now believes that holding digital assets can strengthen the United States financially.”

Stating that he supports the strategic Bitcoin reserve, Giancarlo argued that the BTC sales were a great loss for the United States.

“If the US government had not held on to the Bitcoins it seized a few years ago and sold them, it could have reduced its national debt by a significant amount.

“In fact, the government could do this without changing any relevant laws. Federal agencies already have the authority to hold seized digital assets, and that authority is now being actively used.”

As is well known, President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which currently contains over 200,000 BTC worth approximately $22 billion. These assets were seized through criminal and civil forfeitures and will be held as long-term assets similar to gold.

Trump also launched a Digital Asset Stock to hold other altcoins besides Bitcoin, such as Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and XRP.

*This is not investment advice.