White House Unveils 168-Page Crypto Roadmap Amid Bitcoin Reserve Plans

- Sweeping proposals include self-custody guidelines, stablecoin regulations, and a strategic Bitcoin reserve. - Framework recommends CFTC oversight for non-security crypto spot markets to streamline governance. On July 30, 2025, *The Block* reported that the White House's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets released a 168-page report outlining legislative proposals for the cryptocurrency sector. This detailed regulatory framework stems from a January executive order from President Donald Trump, which tasked the group with addressing key aspects of digital asset innovation and regulation. The report provides extensive recommendations for the future of U.S. cryptocurrency regulation. Its core proposals include rules that permit individuals to self-custody their cryptocurrencies, establish stablecoin-specific regulations, and create tailored tax policies. The framework also calls for a national digital asset stockpile, which the Treasury Department would manage and fund with seized digital assets. Crucially, the report proposes a strategic Bitcoin reserve, with guidelines stating the government will generally not sell these holdings, treating them as a long-term asset. The working group’s leaders—Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins—emphasized blockchain's transformative potential while also stressing the importance of U.S. leadership in the space. As part of the framework, the group recommends that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) oversee spot markets for non-security crypto assets. This change would consolidate regulatory supervision and streamline governance. The report aligns with recent legislative developments, such as the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, which became law earlier this year and establishes a federal framework for stablecoin regulation. Meanwhile, both the House of Representatives and the Senate are pursuing parallel efforts to regulate the broader cryptocurrency sector. In a related fact sheet, the administration acknowledged these initiatives, including the House’s “Clarity” bill. As of 18:15 UTC on July 30, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $117,708.18, a 0.1% increase over 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $3,800.25, showing a 0.97% increase in the same period. Solana (SOL) is priced at $179.26, a 1.12% dip. XRP (XRP) is trading at $3.13, down 0.47%, and Cardano (ADA) is at $0.77, marking a 1.01% decrease.