Progress continues on plans to establish a United States Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) strategic reserve despite ongoing legal hurdles.
Patrick Witt, director of the White House Crypto Council, said obscure statutes are delaying implementation.
Multiple federal agencies are reviewing whether existing law permits holding Bitcoin at state level.
Witt confirmed discussions include the Department of Justice and the Office of Legal Counsel.
It seems straightforward, but then you get into some obscure legal provisions.
Patrick Witt said.
Why this agency cannot do it, but another agency could, remains under review.
He added.
Witt said the Bitcoin reserve remains firmly listed as an active policy priority.
The United States moved closer to formal adoption in March 2025 under executive action.
Donald Trump signed an order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile.
The order covered Bitcoin alongside selected alternative digital assets.
The directive confirmed the government would not sell existing Bitcoin holdings.