Regulatory Silence on Crypto in Trump's National Security Strategy

The recent national security strategy released by President Donald Trump notably omits any mention of cryptocurrency or blockchain, raising significant questions about the U.S. government's stance on these digital assets.

According to Cointelegraph, while Trump has previously asserted the importance of competing against countries like China in the crypto space, the strategy focuses on advancing U.S. interests in artificial intelligence, biotech, and quantum computing.

CoinDesk highlights that despite pro-crypto actions taken by the Trump administration, such as the establishment of a strategic bitcoin reserve and support for the GENIUS Act, the absence of crypto references in the national security strategy indicates a reluctance to view these technologies as essential for national and economic security.

The document emphasizes the need for America to grow its financial sector dominance, hinting at a potential acknowledgment of digital finance's role, but stops short of explicitly addressing cryptocurrencies.

This regulatory silence comes at a time when the crypto market is reacting to Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, with Bitcoin trading below $90,000 as of the weekend following the announcement. The lack of inclusion in the national security strategy may signal that the administration sees cryptocurrencies merely as financial assets rather than as strategic advantages in technological competition.