BPI released a 21-item policy framework aimed at establishing the global leadership position of the Bitcoin ecosystem in the United States.

On May 21, the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) released a 21-page policy framework aimed at establishing the United States' leadership in the global Bitcoin ecosystem. BPI Policy Director Zack Shapiro referred to it as the "Bitcoin Policy Manifesto," covering legislative and regulatory approaches to Bitcoin as a financial asset, software protocol, and mining infrastructure.

The framework proposes a three-pronged regulatory strategy: first, to deeply integrate Bitcoin into the U.S. economy and geopolitical strategy; second, to provide a clear legal framework for Bitcoin technology developers and businesses; third, to redefine the strategic position of Bitcoin mining in energy and infrastructure policy. Sapiro emphasized that this is a concise and comprehensive policy guide that helps decision-makers quickly grasp the key points of Bitcoin-related laws and regulations.
BPI views Bitcoin as a key tool for hedging against inflation and geopolitical risks, and suggests that governments issue "BitBonds" to use the proceeds to purchase Bitcoin, thereby strengthening the position of the dollar in the global financial system.
In addition, to promote the development of the Bitcoin capital market, the framework proposes several policy updates, including clarifying the fair value accounting standards for Bitcoin holdings, approving physical spot ETFs, and exempting low-value transaction capital gains tax.
At the technical regulatory level, BPI emphasizes the distinction between custodial and non-custodial technologies, calls for legislation to avoid non-custodial software developers such as lightning routing nodes and DeFi protocols from being classified as remitter regulators, and recommends the establishment of a unified federal remittance license and a compliance sandbox system to support emerging custodial businesses.
In terms of energy policy, BPI proposes to position Bitcoin mining as a strategic tool for grid stability and clean energy integration, encourage it to be regarded as a demand response asset, incentivize methane emission reduction through on-site gas mining, and advocate the principle of technology neutrality, and promote the collaborative layout of mining farms with artificial intelligence and data centers to optimize power loads.
Do you think the United States can become the global leader in Bitcoin with this framework? What ripple effects would these policies have on ordinary investors and the crypto market if implemented? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
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