In a major policy shift, the U.S. Treasury Department today unveiled new regulatory guidelines that classify Bitcoin and Ethereum as strategic reserve assets. The framework introduces clearer rules for stablecoins, fast-tracks crypto ETF approvals, and establishes a federal sandbox for blockchain innovation.Treasury Secretary called the move essential for maintaining U.S. financial leadership. Markets reacted sharply, with Bitcoin surging past $112,000."This is a new chapter for digital assets in America," officials stated. Full implementation expected by Q4 2026.