In this episode, George Selgin, senior fellow at the Cato Institute, discusses the recent proposals by Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Senator Cynthia Lummis for the U.S. government to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve. George provides his insights into the differences between these proposals, their potential implications, and why he believes the government should not be investing in bitcoin or other assets.Show highlights:Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.comThank you to our sponsors!iTrustCapitalPolkadotGuestGeorge Selgin, Senior Fellow and Director Emeritus of the Cato Institute's Center for Monetary and Financial AlternativesLinksTrump’s proposal:Unchained: At Bitcoin Conference, Trump Promises to Fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler If He WinsTrump Has Made Promises to Crypto Voters. If He’s Elected, What Could He Actually Do?Lummis proposal: Unchained: A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve for the U.S.? Senator Cynthia Lummis Reveals Her Bill Decrypt: There’s a Problem With Senator Lummis’ Bitcoin Reserve Plan, Cato Institute Expert Says Lummis Introduces Strategic Bitcoin Reserve LegislationRFK. Jr proposal: RFK Jr. Proposes 550 Daily Bitcoin Purchase Plan for U.S. Economy | Kennedy24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices