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12/08/2025

Trump's New National Security Strategy "Ignores" Crypto and Blockchain, Despite U.S. Push for Bitcoin Dominance

The National Security Strategy released by the Trump administration last weekend caught the crypto community off guard — it contains no mention whatsoever of cryptocurrency or blockchain. This stands in sharp contrast to Trump's recent strong statements about the U.S. needing to lead in crypto, especially Bitcoin. AI, biotech, and quantum computing take absolute priority In a document spanning dozens of pages, the White House asserts that America's "core and vital" interests

Trump's New National Security Strategy "Ignores" Crypto and Blockchain, Despite U.S. Push for Bitcoin Dominance

The National Security Strategy released by the Trump administration last weekend caught the crypto community off guard — it contains no mention whatsoever of cryptocurrency or blockchain. This stands in sharp contrast to Trump's recent strong statements about the U.S. needing to lead in crypto, especially Bitcoin.

AI, Biotech, and Quantum Computing Take Absolute Priority

In a document spanning dozens of pages, the White House asserts that America's "core and vital" interests lie in advancing technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and quantum computing.
Crypto is entirely absent from this list, despite the digital asset industry becoming increasingly embedded in the global financial system.

This also contradicts Trump's earlier remarks on 60 Minutes, where he stressed that he did not want "China to become number one in crypto" and insisted that Bitcoin mining should happen in the U.S.

Trump's Pro-Crypto Moves Over the Past Year

The omission of crypto from the security strategy surprised many analysts, given the administration's series of pro-crypto actions this year:

  • Signed the GENIUS Act, landmark legislation regulating stablecoins.
  • Established a federal crypto task force via executive order.
  • Issued an executive order banning the issuance of a CBDC in the U.S.
  • Built a strategic reserve of Bitcoin and seized crypto assets from legal cases, while exploring a "budget-neutral" mechanism to acquire more.

Although the security strategy does not explicitly mention crypto, one passage references the goal of maintaining "U.S. dominance in finance through digital innovation" — which may be an implicit nod to digital assets.

Market Reacts Cautiously, Bitcoin Slips Below $90,000

Over the weekend, Bitcoin traded below the $90,000 mark as the market digested the security document.
The new strategy calls on NATO allies to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP — well above the previous 2% target — which could force governments to borrow more heavily, adding to inflationary pressure.

That said, the focal point for crypto investors this week remains the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. According to the FedWatch tool, 88.5% of respondents expect the Fed to cut rates by 0.25 percentage points.
Historically, rate cuts tend to drive capital into risk assets like crypto.

Conclusion

Despite its absence from the National Security Strategy, crypto remains a meaningful part of the Trump administration's technology and financial policy agenda. The omission may reflect near-term priorities around AI and quantum — areas of direct competition with China. Nevertheless, recent legislative and executive actions make clear that crypto is still an indispensable piece of America's broader technology ambitions.