Trump Advisor Bo Hines Confirms Tariff Plan to Fund U.S. Bitcoin Reserve

In an extended interview with Anthony Pompliano, Bo Hines outlined how the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve fits into the Trump administration’s broader economic strategy. He described the Bitcoin Reserve as a “budget-neutral” initiative, meaning it would not rely on new taxes or borrowing. Instead, it would use existing revenue streams such as tariffs.

Hines said tariff revenues are under consideration because they provide a steady, controllable source of funding. He placed Bitcoin, tariffs, and gold at the center of the administration’s new approach. This mix of traditional and digital assets, according to Hines, reflects the need to adapt national reserves to the current financial climate.

Hines pointed out that Bitcoin is not being treated as a speculative asset. Instead, the Trump administration views it as a strategic instrument that could support national stability. The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, he explained, would function much like traditional reserves, such as those held in gold or foreign currency.

In the same interview, Bo Hines confirmed that stablecoin legislation is also under review. He said there is an active push to integrate blockchain systems into U.S. banking infrastructure. This integration, he claimed, would help modernize financial oversight and assist law enforcement in tracking digital transactions more efficiently.

The plan to use blockchain and stablecoins aligns with the administration’s digital asset framework. Hines presented it as part of a coordinated push to modernize how the federal government handles currency, reserve assets, and financial compliance tools.

The idea of using tariff revenues for the Bitcoin Reserve drew attention across the crypto sector. Influencer Crypto Rover shared support on X, while Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson raised doubts about the tariff model.