U.S., UAE, El Salvador and Pakistan: 2025 State Crypto Moves, 7,500 BTC and 2,000 MW

In 2025, governments shifted crypto into formal policy, led by actions outlined on December 25. The U.S. moved to a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the UAE enforced VARA and ADGM rules, and El Salvador kept holdings after ending legal tender, lifting reserves to roughly 7,500 BTC. Pakistan allocated 2,000 megawatts for mining, while Europe and Brazil tightened oversight, including an $18 million central bank stake in Coinbase.