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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Holds Bitcoin in a Coinbase Wallet, Filing Shows

Decrypt·September 25, 2026·1 min read
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Holds Bitcoin in a Coinbase Wallet, Filing Shows

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed holding Bitcoin in a Coinbase wallet, valued between $16,000 and $65,000, alongside over $1 million in cash, according to his annual financial disclosure. The filing highlights a senior U.S. official's direct crypto exposure, adding to debates about digital assets in government leadership.

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