2026-01-05 10:21:17

In the context of dramatic changes in the economic landscape, the role of cryptocurrencies has evolved from merely investment assets to being a support for real life. Local residents are increasingly relying on USDT in their daily transactions, and it is gradually transforming into a practical circulating hard currency.

More notably, reports indicate that some economically sanctioned countries may secretly hoard over $60 billion worth of Bitcoin as strategic reserves. What does this number reflect? For these nations, crypto assets have long surpassed the realm of financial innovation—they not only sustain the daily lives of ordinary residents but also serve as a key tool for countries to break through global financial blockades.

This is not just a shift in trading methods but a profound challenge to the existing financial system. When USDT can be used directly in street corner shops, and Bitcoin is held as national reserves, the boundaries between the crypto world and the real economy are becoming increasingly blurred.

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LayerZeroEnjoyer

· 01-06 12:07

The $60 billion Bitcoin reserve is really unsustainable, which directly demonstrates what a "true safe-haven asset" is. Fiat currency has long been inadequate. The use of USDT in corner shops may seem simple, but it actually represents an invisible revolution in the financial system. How can traditional finance keep up? Back then, some still thought cryptocurrencies were just hype, but now they are used for national-level reserves. What else can be said? Financial siege is outdated. This is the way to break through in the new era. Well said.

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TokenRationEater

· 01-05 18:48

600 billion USD Bitcoin reserves? Come on, where does this number come from, and who verified it? I believe USDT as hard currency, but to truly replace fiat currency? No way. National-level hoarding of coins... honestly, it's just a sign of despair over US dollar dominance.

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ColdWalletGuardian

· 01-05 15:21

600 billion USD Bitcoin reserves? Is that real? The scale is getting bigger and bigger, it feels like the traditional financial system can no longer handle it. Using USDT as hard currency has long been nothing new, the key point is that countries are also starting to hoard coins. So what are we hesitating for? This is the way to overtake on a bend. Some countries have already regarded cryptocurrencies as strategic assets. What about us? The ultimate weapon to break through financial blockades—feels like Bitcoin is the real digital gold. Paying with USDT at a street corner shop—this scene is a bit sci-fi... but now it has become a reality. 600 billion... Wow, as soon as I saw this number, I knew the game rules were about to change. Crypto is not just about trading coins; it's a survival necessity. This shift in understanding is quite profound. Are countries hoarding Bitcoin? Then I’m still debating whether to add to my position—I'm really too amateur. Has the end of traditional finance truly arrived? It feels like everything is accelerating. People still saying crypto is a bubble? They really haven't seen the situation clearly.

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quiet_lurker

· 01-05 10:51

Uh... $60 billion worth of Bitcoin, is that true? I’m a bit stunned. The idea of using USDT as hard currency has actually been happening for a while, but no one has spoken up. Sanctioned economies secretly hoarding coins—this tactic is indeed brilliant. The line between reality and the crypto world has long disappeared, to be honest. They’ve already thought of this move, while we’re still trading altcoins. This is the most direct protest against US dollar hegemony. Buying groceries with USDT on the street corner? When did this start? Wait, is $60 billion real? What’s the source? Actually, ordinary people benefit the most—no more being cut by exchange rates. The integration of the crypto world and the real economy—this is inevitable.

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GhostAddressHunter

· 01-05 10:51

$60 billion Bitcoin reserves? This logic could circle the Earth, really treating USDT as money The fact that USDT is becoming a hard currency, what does it mean... the existing financial system is really about to collapse The tighter the sanctions, the more active the crypto world, this is ridiculous National-level holdings, retail investors are still worried about regulation, wake up Paying with USDT at a street corner shop, isn't that absurd? What's next, buying groceries with Bitcoin? These countries have found the loophole, and what about us The boundaries of the financial system are blurred, which means our definition of wealth is also changing USDT is incredible, transforming from a stablecoin into a true hard currency Sanctions are actually promoting the adoption of cryptocurrencies, this is so ironic But honestly, the figure of 60 billion is a bit intimidating, can it be verified?

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MEVHunter_9000

· 01-05 10:49

600亿比特币？卧槽这数字要是真的，传统金融体系该瑟瑟发抖了 USDT当硬通货这事儿其实早就在玩了，只是现在越来越明显话说制裁这招对加密好像反而是推波助澜... 真的假的啊，感觉又是什么野生报道，但逻辑上说得通这就是为什么我一直说持有比特币不只是投资，是种对冲啊

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NFTBlackHole

· 01-05 10:48

Alright, now it's really spilling over into real life. Buying groceries with USDT on the street is no longer a dream haha --- 600 billion Bitcoin strategic reserve? This guy is playing really big. From another perspective, financial blockade can't stop it either --- Damn, someone finally hit the nail on the head. Crypto is no longer just speculation but a survival tool --- Wait, does this mean that in the future we all have to hold coins to survive? --- I'm starting to lose it a bit. It feels like the entire financial system is being slowly eroded --- I can understand USDT as hard currency, but for a country-level BTC reserve, that's a bit outrageous --- This is the true empowerment of Web3, much more reliable than any NFT project --- Suddenly realizing that the people in the crypto world actually see through more than the central banks --- Speaking of which, ordinary people really need to keep up with the pace or they'll be eliminated --- American financial hegemony is digging its own grave

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 01-05 10:47

600亿比特币？这下真的没法装作看不见了，传统金融的日子确实要改写了 USDT当硬通货这事儿，早就该这样了，为啥非要等到被逼到死角才反应过来？国家级囤币的逻辑其实很清楚，美刀不再万能嘛，这就是最好的证明街角商店收USDT，听起来离谱但又没那么离谱...经济封锁下确实没别的办法金融体系的护城河越来越薄了，说真的，这波浪潮挡不住

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