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The US Government Owes $39 Trillion. Here’s Why That’s Bitcoin’s Best Argument Yet

U.S. gross national debt crossed $39 trillion in mid-March, and debt held by the public stood at over $31 trillion. With the Congressional Budget Office projecting a $1.9 trillion deficit in fiscal 2026 and public debt …

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U.S. gross national debt crossed $39 trillion in mid-March, and debt held by the public stood at over $31 trillion. With the Congressional Budget Office projecting a $1.9 trillion deficit in fiscal 2026 and public debt rising to $56 trillion by 2036, Sen. Cynthia Lummis is pitching the proposed BITCOIN Act to have the Treasury [...]

U.S. gross national debt crossed $39 trillion in mid-March, and debt held by the public stood at over $31 trillion. With the Congressional Budget Office projecting a $1.9 trillion deficit in fiscal 2026 and public debt rising to $56 trillion by 2036, Sen. Cynthia Lummis is pitching the proposed BITCOIN Act to have the Treasury [...]

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Jul 12, 2026
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Jul 12, 2026
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Bitcoin News
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