US National Debt Surges Past $38.5T on Bitcoin Genesis Block Day

Bitcoiners Celebrate ‘Genesis Day’ As US Debt Swells Past $38 Trillion

The US federal debt passed $38 trillion on January 3, 2026, according to Treasury tracking. That new milestone was reached as some in the cryptocurrency community observed Genesis Day, the anniversary of Bitcoin’s first block. Reports note the timing drew attention because it highlighted contrasts between public borrowing and Bitcoin’s fixed supply. Related Reading: Crypto […]

Bitcoiners Celebrate Genesis Day As US Debt Swells Past $38 Trillion

The US federal debt passed $38 trillion on January 3, 2026, according to Treasury tracking. That new milestone was reached as some in the cryptocurrency community observed Genesis Day, the anniversary of Bitcoin’s first block. Reports note the timing drew attention because it highlighted contrasts between public borrowing and Bitcoin’s fixed supply. Debt Hits New High According to Treasury figures, the gross federal debt climbed past $38 trillio…

2025 RECAP | U.S National Debt Grew By $2.2 Trillion to Hit $38.5 Trillion in 2025

The U.S government added ~$2.2 trillion to the total national debt in a single year (2025), according to Congressional data. According to the U.S Congress Joint Economic Committee’s debt dashboard, ~$6 billion a day or nearly $4.2 millon per minute, was getting added to the national debt in 2025. This is larger than the gross domestic product of over 30 countries, as per 2025 data on Worldometer. For context, the U.S national debt took 200 years…

US National Debt Hits $38.5T as Bitcoin Genesis Block Celebrates Milestone

U.S. National Debt Surpasses $38.5 Trillion Mark Amid Bitcoin Anniversary The United States national debt has eclipsed the $38.5 trillion threshold, prompting renewed discussions about the sustainability of fiat currency systems. Coinciding with the anniversary of Bitcoin’s genesis, many market observers highlight the contrast between traditional monetary practices and the decentralized digital currency that emerged as a response to monetary deb…

US National Debt Surges Past $38.5T on Bitcoin Genesis Block Day

The total US National debt has soared past $38.5 trillion, with no sign of slowing down, as the Bitcoin community celebrates the first block added to the chain.

U.S. national debt smashes record to start 2026, hits $38.5 trillion and counting

America’s national debt crossed $38.5 trillion in the opening month of 2026, pushing past a level the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget once expected around 2030. The negative rally traces back to pandemic-era spending that flooded the economy with federal cash as officials tried to keep businesses open, workers paid, and markets steady during the crisis. Huge figures no longer shock the system. Prices across the economy are higher, and…