Here’s the latest verified news on the U.S. national debt and why it’s being talked about in connection with Bitcoin Genesis Day (January 3):
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US Debt Tops $38.5 Trillion as Bitcoiners Honor Genesis Day Milestone
US National Debt Hits $38.5T As Bitcoin Genesis Block Celebrates Milestone
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📈 U.S. National Debt Surpasses $38.5 Trillion
The U.S. federal government debt has climbed past $38.5 trillion as of early January 2026. �
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These numbers come from the U.S. National Debt Clock and reporting by multiple financial news outlets. �
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The debt has been rising rapidly — growing by roughly $2 trillion over the past year, with an average of about $6 billion added each day in 2025. �
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Interest costs on this debt are now over $1 trillion annually, and the per-person burden stands in the six figures. �
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🪙 Why Bitcoiners Are Talking About It
January 3rd is celebrated in the cryptocurrency community as Bitcoin Genesis Day — the anniversary of the mining of Bitcoin’s first block in 2009. �
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The timing — the rising U.S. national debt hitting a record on the same day — has been highlighted by crypto advocates as symbolic: they contrast the unlimited expansion of fiat debt with Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply. �
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Bitcoin’s Genesis Block famously contains a headline referencing the 2008 financial crisis, reinforcing this narrative for many in the community. �
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🧠 What This Means (Context)
The U.S. national debt has been on a long-term rise — it crossed $38 trillion in late 2025 and has continued upward. �
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Policymakers, economists, investors, and credit-rating agencies watch debt levels because high debt can influence interest rates, fiscal policy, and long-term economic growth.
If you’d like, I can also explain what drives U.S. national debt growth (deficits, spending, tax policy) and what economists say about the risks and potential impacts.
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