Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Audit Now 172 Days Overdue - Regulatory Deadline Blown Past

Another day, another missed deadline in political crypto theater.

BITCOIN RESERVE AUDIT IN REGULATORY LIMBO

The Trump campaign's promised Bitcoin reserve audit has now blown past its regulatory deadline by 172 days—that's over five months of radio silence. Financial watchdogs are tapping their watches while the former president's crypto holdings remain completely unverified.

TRANSPARENCY PROMISES MEET WASHINGTON REALITY

Remember when political crypto reserves were going to revolutionize campaign finance transparency? The audit delay suggests otherwise. It's almost like politicians treat cryptocurrency disclosures with the same urgency as they do releasing their tax returns.

CRYPTO COMMUNITY WATCHES CLOSELY

Bitcoin maximalists are monitoring the situation while altcoin traders shrug—after all, this is Washington math we're talking about. The numbers don't lie: 172 days overdue looks suspicious whether you're measuring in fiat or satoshis.

Another bold crypto promise meets the grinding gears of political reality. Some things never change—even in blockchain time.

Growing state and global momentum

Even though the federal plan is facing delays, crypto adoption is growing fast at state and global levels. According to Kashif Raza, founder of Bitinning and a popular crypto advocate in India, 26 U.S. states have already put forward bills to set up their own Bitcoin reserves. 

On the global stage, 16 countries are either exploring or working on laws to manage crypto reserves. Out of these, only four countries, El Salvador, Russia, the United States, and Switzerland, have fully approved and active laws so far.

Status of countries' strategic #Bitcoin Reserve.

In the 🇺🇸US alone, 26 states have introduced bills to set up strategic Bitcoin reserves.

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In addition, there are still 11 countries working on proposals, such as Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China (Hong Kong), and Ukraine. Interestingly, Japan is the only country where a proposal didn’t make any progress. Meanwhile, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia are testing out partial frameworks while also engaging in broader legislative talks.

Crypto treasuries hit $105B

Meanwhile, institutional crypto holdings continue to grow. A recent post from Bitinning shared data from Blockworks Research showing that public companies and funds now collectively hold $105 billion in crypto assets. 

According to the data, there was growth from under $20 billion in October 2024. By mid-2025, treasuries crossed $60 billion and then surged past $100 billion by late September 2025.

CRYPTO HOLDINGS REACH $105B

Public companies & funds collectively own $105 BILLION worth of digital assets. pic.twitter.com/cOLBswwsOk

This sharp rise is an indication of renewed momentum in institutional adoption, even as the U.S. Federal Reserve plan stalls. Consequently, private entities are filling a gap left by slow-moving government initiatives.

The stalled audit raises questions about federal crypto strategy while states and institutions push ahead. This divide could shape the future of U.S. Bitcoin adoption.

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