Trump’s National Cyber Strategy Recognizes Crypto and Blockchain Technologies
- The National Cyber Strategy explicitly names crypto and blockchain as technologies to be ‘protected and secured.’
- The six-page report states the goal of building secure technologies that protect user privacy, including cryptocurrencies.
- Concerns arise over language in the document that could justify crackdowns on mixers and privacy coins.
- The strategy emphasizes post-quantum cryptography, indicating a serious approach to quantum computing threats to Bitcoin.
- Artificial intelligence is highlighted as a priority, with plans to secure the AI technology stack.
This strategy marks a significant acknowledgment of the crypto sector within U.S. cybersecurity policy, reflecting growing government support for emerging technologies.
With crypto and blockchain now recognized in national policy, industry executives are closely analyzing potential impacts on regulation and security measures outlined in the strategy.
