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Howard Lutnick, the US Secretary of Commerce and former CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, announced plans to integrate blockchain technology into the dissemination of economic statistics.
Speaking at a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Lutnick articulated his vision of placing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data on the blockchain, highlighting the potential for enhanced transparency and data distribution across government departments.
Lutnick emphasized that the initiative aligns with Trump’s identity as “the crypto president,” framing it as a groundbreaking step toward modernizing how economic reports are generated and shared.
“The Department of Commerce is going to start issuing its statistics on the blockchain,” he stated, adding that the aim is to create a more open and accessible framework for global markets.
While the project is still in its developmental stages, it promises to facilitate real-time updates to economic data, a significant shift from traditional reporting methods.
Throughout his career, Lutnick has been an outspoken advocate for cryptocurrencies. He has drawn comparisons between Bitcoin (BTC) and gold, defended the reserves backing USDT issuer Tether, and dismissed concerns regarding the role of stablecoins in illicit activities during his Senate confirmation hearing.
Lutnick’s relationship with the White House has also been pivotal in advancing this agenda. During a rally in Michigan celebrating Trump’s first 100 days in office, Lutnick praised the President’s leadership and emphasized collaboration with David Sacks, the White House’s crypto and AI czar.
Together, they have worked to facilitate the rollout of the Bitcoin strategic reserve, a concept Lutnick believes will solidify Bitcoin’s status as a commodity. “Once you embrace the concept of commodity, you’ll see how beautiful that is,” he remarked in an interview with Bitcoin Magazine.
