Breaking: U.S. Government Goes All-In on Bitcoin - Howard Lutnick Sounds Off!

Holy smokes, folks! Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, just dropped a bombshell in an interview that's got the crypto world buzzing: Bitcoin's got a killer future in America, and Uncle Sam is now its biggest cheerleader!

"What's Bitcoin like? It's like gold, right?" Lutnick fired off to Bitcoin Magazine. "Under Biden, it felt like you were doing something shady. But that's ancient history now, and it's never coming back!"

This guy's been riding the Bitcoin (BTC) wave since 2017, and he's not slowing down. He's all about Bitcoin's scarcity - only 21 million coins ever! That's what makes it so darn valuable.

"It's just a rare beast. That rarity is what pumps its value," he said, sharing how he went from geeking out over blockchain to going full-throttle on Bitcoin by 2020.

Fast forward to today, and Lutnick's at the forefront of a total 180 on Bitcoin under Trump's watch.

Teaming up with Bitcoin bro David Sacks, they masterminded the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve - a promise Trump wasted no time delivering on.

Lutnick gives props to Trump's leadership and his open-door policy with the press for the administration's lightning-fast progress.

'Investment Accelerator'

But wait, there's more! Lutnick's cooking up something big with the 'Investment Accelerator' at the Commerce Department, helping those mega-bucks investments cut through red tape and get the green light.

And guess what's at the top of the list? Bitcoin mining, baby! Through this program, miners can set up their own power plants right next to their rigs, ditching the public grid and tapping into cheaper, off-grid energy like hydro or flare gas.

"You're gonna see miners dropping data centers right on top of gas fields," Lutnick said, amped up about the future. "This is gonna send Bitcoin mining in America into overdrive!"

Some worry that all this mining action in the U.S. might mess with Bitcoin's decentralized vibe, but Lutnick's not sweating it.

"America's the most kick-ass business place on Earth," he said, dropping some wisdom. "Crack the code to win here, and you're on your way to the top."

Throughout the chat, Lutnick painted a picture of Bitcoin's future, all tied up with American hustle and innovation.

He's betting that a more crypto-friendly environment, especially one that embraces Bitcoin mining, could be a game-changer not just for the Bitcoin crew but for anyone feeling left behind by the economy.