Blockchain and crypto are officially placed on par with AI and quantum computing in Trump's new cybersecurity strategy.

The Trump administration has just announced a new national cybersecurity strategy, which for the first time places the protection of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology on par with artificial intelligence and post-quantum cryptography. The document states that the government will "support the security of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology" as part of efforts to maintain the United States' technological leadership.

๐Ÿ”ธ The strategy includes 6 key policy pillars, including protecting critical infrastructure, modernizing the federal network, and strengthening advantages in emerging technology areas. The inclusion of blockchain in this list shows that Washington considers decentralized financial infrastructure as part of global technology competition.

๐Ÿ”ธ Although no specific regulations on crypto were mentioned, the language in the document clearly signals that federal policymakers view the protection of blockchain systems as essential for economic and national technology security.

๐Ÿ”ธ This move continues Trump's series of commitments to the crypto industry since the 2024 campaign, when he promised to make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the planet" and signed an executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

From campaign promises to the national strategy document, crypto is gradually becoming an integral part of U.S. security policy.

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