2026-01-16 04:50:54

On January 13th, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins was asked a sensitive question during an interview: Data shows that Venezuela holds approximately $6 billion worth of Bitcoin assets. Will the U.S. government take action to seize this portion of assets?

This question touches on an interesting intersection—the international use of cryptocurrencies as a store of value and the boundaries of U.S. global asset control. For countries holding large amounts of Bitcoin, such policy signals directly impact their digital asset strategies. From a regulatory perspective, the U.S. government's attitude toward crypto assets is also gradually evolving.

Atkins's response will provide a key reference for the industry: how U.S. regulators will balance international political and economic pressures with crypto asset ownership. This also reflects the rising geopolitical value of Bitcoin as a global asset.

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AirDropMissed

· 6h ago

60 billion dollars? Venezuela's move was brilliant If the US dares to act, all central banks worldwide will have to stockpile BTC Wait, what did Atkins say? That's the key point

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ApeWithNoFear

· 6h ago

The US wants to target whoever they want, claiming that everything about balance is just a pretense. Wait, did Venezuela really accumulate 60 billion BTC? How did this guy manage that? If Atkins' words soften, it means the US is also afraid, and that's the key point. Honestly, if the US were really going to move on $60 billion worth of BTC, they would have done it long ago. Asking this question now is quite thought-provoking. Here we go again, claiming to protect property rights while thinking about how to freeze others' assets. Is Bitcoin's geopolitical value rising? Basically, all countries are hoarding coins for defense. Isn't this just testing the bottom line? Seeing if the international community will react?

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bridgeOops

· 6h ago

Coming back to do this again? The US wants to seize others' coins, but this isn't so simple, right? --- Wait, 60 billion? Does Venezuela really hoard that much? Luckily, BTC is the safety net. --- Basically, they just want to see if the US dares to forcibly seize, and the geopolitical game has moved onto the blockchain. --- How did Atkins respond? What's this guy's attitude? --- Laughing out loud, cryptocurrencies have really become strategic materials. Is the next step to prepare for war? --- As retail investors, we're operating on a completely different level than the government, feeling a bit anxious. --- I can't imagine what would happen if they actually confiscated it. Bitcoin's trust would plummet directly.

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New_Ser_Ngmi

· 6h ago

Venezuela's 60 billion Bitcoins, does the US really dare to move? This is getting interesting How did Atkins respond? Is there a recording? The US wants to act, but can't... that's the key point Wait, can Bitcoin really become a national asset insurance? It feels like geopolitical tensions are starting to play with Bitcoin, a bit surreal SEC Chairman, this position requires a lot of caution in speech... Actually, the US has long been using crypto assets as weapons, don't be naive Ultimately, it still depends on who has the stronger fist Has the significance of Bitcoin's decentralization been demonstrated now? Venezuela is really ruthless, directly hoarding coins to counter sanctions

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DegenGambler

· 6h ago

Venezuela holds 60 billion USD worth of BTC. Will the US dare to act? This is getting interesting. --- Wait, how did Atkins respond? Did he just say they won't confiscate? It doesn't seem that simple. --- Damn, is the geopolitical value rising? Basically, it's just a tool for great power games. BTC has been played to death. --- If the US really dares to confiscate assets from other countries, the global trust system will collapse immediately. Haha. --- 60 billion is a lifeline for Venezuela. The US is holding its cards tightly. --- Evolving regulatory attitude? Don't be fooled. They just want to have their cake and eat it too. --- Bitcoin is now a national-level safe haven tool, not the same BTC we used to know, brother. --- This question is excellent, directly exposing the hypocrisy of the US. --- I want to see how Atkins spins this lie. He'll definitely be vague.

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Ramen_Until_Rich

· 6h ago

Venezuela's 60 billion in Bitcoin, does the US government dare to move? This is the real test --- Honestly, how Atkins responds to this question will directly determine the future direction, it's crucial --- If the US wants to seize assets from other countries? That would be equivalent to admitting Bitcoin is truly money, digging their own grave haha --- The rise in geopolitical value is well said; Bitcoin has really become a weapon now --- Wow, 60 billion USD. If it gets frozen, I would go crazy --- This time, the US probably has to put on a show of "I don't want to, but I can" --- Interesting, Venezuela is really clever, putting eggs in a basket the US can't control --- The problem is, Atkins probably won't answer directly, just playing tai chi here --- The essence of Bitcoin's decentralization vs. state power, this time it's quite a spectacle

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