Trump's National Security Strategy Overlooks Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology

The recently unveiled National Security Strategy document from the Trump administration has drawn attention for its omission of direct references to Bitcoin and blockchain technology. While the strategy broadly addresses economic competitiveness and technological innovation, it does not specify cryptocurrencies or distributed ledger technology as focal points for national security or economic policy. Analysts note that this absence leaves regulatory and strategic positioning for digital assets in a state of continued ambiguity. The document emphasizes securing critical infrastructure and financial networks against threats, yet it does not integrate the potential of blockchain for enhancing security in these domains. This oversight occurs as other global powers are actively formulating state-level digital asset strategies, potentially impacting the United States' long-term stance in the financial technology sector.