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Catherine McGrath

Trump created the first ever U.S. sovereign wealth fund: Will it include Bitcoin?

Photo of Donald Trump in the Oval Office (Credit: Anna Moneymaker—Getty Images)

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to create the first-ever U.S. Bitcoin rallied to nearly $100,000, boosted by speculation that the currency may be among the assets included in the fund. 

A sovereign wealth fund is a government-owned and operated investment vehicle used to invest in a diverse array of assets including real estate, stocks, and bonds. Its intended purpose is to make a profit and use that money for government spending.

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