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French Central Bank Warns: Trump’s Bitcoin Plan Risks Chaos

3/17/2025

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French Central Bank Governor François Villeroy de Galhau raises alarms over Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance, particularly a proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, warning it could ignite global financial chaos. He highlights fears of market manipulation and taxpayer risks, as Bitcoin's notorious volatility threatens to ripple through economies worldwide.

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French Central Bank Governor François Villeroy de Galhau raises alarms over Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance, particularly a proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, warning it could ignite global financial chaos. He highlights fears of market manipulation and taxpayer risks, as Bitcoin's notorious volatility threatens to ripple through economies worldwide.