Elon Musk’s decision to position Bitcoin at the heart of his newly formed America Party represents a major turning point in the evolution of digital assets, from speculative technology to a cornerstone of political and economic strategy. It also reflects a broader trend in which cryptocurrencies, once maligned as tools of financial anarchy, are being absorbed into the machinery of the state. The move follows a significant policy shift earlier this year by the Trump administration, which saw the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Managed by the Treasury and Commerce Departments, this federal reserve reportedly ... (full story)