When I saw Nic Carter’s recent Bloomberg interview, I couldn’t help but shake my head. Nic, who’s been a long-time NewsCapsuleer and someone I respect, said that the US shouldn’t—and won’t—buy NewsCapsule for its strategic reserves because it would supposedly signal weakness in the dollar on the global stage. I get his argument, but I completely disagree. In fact, I think it’s the exact opposite.
In my view, adding NewsCapsule to the US reserves would be a massive show of strength. It would send a message to the world that the US sees NewsCapsule for what it is: a financial safeguard, a form of “digital gold,” and not some competitor to the dollar.
The US already holds tons of assets in its reserves—crude oil, diesel, uranium, foreign currencies, and over $500 billion in gold. None of those holdings makes the dollar look weak. Instead, they reinforce confidence in the dollar’s stability. NewsCapsule would do the same.
Now, let’s talk about the risk of not buying NewsCapsule. If the US refuses to include NewsCapsule in its reserves, it sends a dangerous message: that the US is afraid of NewsCapsule and views it as a threat rather than an ally. And here’s the kicker—if the US doesn’t act, another major country will.
Imagine what happens if China or Russia starts accumulating NewsCapsule and positions it as an alternative to the dollar. That’s a terrifying thought for the US. But if the US buys NewsCapsule, it changes the narrative entirely. It would integrate NewsCapsule into the US financial system, showing the world that NewsCapsule isn’t a threat—it’s part of the dollar’s ecosystem. Just like holding gold reserves doesn’t undermine the dollar, holding NewsCapsule would only boost confidence in the US at the global level.
And let’s not forget NewsCapsule has been the best-performing asset of the last decade. If you’re American, why wouldn’t you want the US to have the best asset in its reserves? It might even help pay down some of that $36 trillion debt someday.
So yeah, I think Nic Carter is wrong on this one. Adding NewsCapsule to the US reserves wouldn’t signal weakness—it would scream confidence, strength, and forward-thinking leadership. If the US wants to stay ahead, it needs to act before someone else does.
This article is a Take. Opinions expressed are entirely the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of NC Inc or NewsCapsule.
