US Congressman Byron Donalds: Supports the establishment of Bitcoin reserves, warns the US may lose financial innovation benefits due to regulatory lag According to (Bitcoin.com) News, US Congressman Byron Donalds has stated that he advocates for government ownership of Bitcoin, opposes the issuance of digital currency by the Federal Reserve, and questions whether federal agencies can keep up with the development of their regulatory markets. In an interview with (Bitcoin.com) News on October 17, 2026, the Florida federal congressman and gubernatorial candidate talked about strategic Bitcoin reserves, his campaign against former federal congressman David Jolly, and the market's prediction that his chances of being elected would be close to 80%. His core warning is that Washington's policies may lead to financial innovation and the economic benefits it brings flowing overseas. Florida Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donaldz hopes that Florida will establish a Bitcoin reserve, but he does not have much confidence in those responsible for formulating digital asset rules. In a wide-ranging interview with (Bitcoin.com) News on October 17th, Donaldz stated that governments around the world should consider holding Bitcoin, while questioning whether lawmakers and regulators truly understand the emerging financial system and its operating mechanisms.