**News Flash: Trump Warns Against Selling US Bitcoin Holdings**

In a recent chat with influencer Adin Ross, former President Donald Trump advised the current administration to hold onto the United States' Bitcoin (BTC) reserves. Trump, a 2024 presidential hopeful, emphasized the need for the US to innovate in digital assets, warning that countries like China are already advancing in cryptocurrency and AI.

Trump praised Bitcoin, calling it a "modern currency" and highlighting the smart, dedicated people in the industry. He also stressed the importance of investing in energy infrastructure to support Bitcoin mining and AI.

Fred Thiel, CEO of Bitcoin mining firm MARA, echoed Trump's views at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, predicting the industry would flourish under a Trump administration. Trump even suggested using Bitcoin to tackle the US's $35 trillion national debt, leveraging its potential to appreciate against the US dollar.

Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.