2025 National Security Strategy Emphasizes AI, Biotech, and Quantum Computing While Overlooking Bitcoin
The 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) released by the White House highlights a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and quantum computing but notably omits digital assets and Bitcoin. The NSS, a policy document outlining how the President views global threats and opportunities, sets a goal to ensure U.S. technology and standards, especially in AI, biotech, and quantum computing, lead the world forward.
While the strategy mentions "digital finance," it does so in non-crypto terms and does not address decentralized networks. This contrasts with the administration's prior pro-crypto measures, including establishing the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, signing the GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation, and halting several enforcement actions against crypto firms.
Former President Donald Trump has previously framed cryptocurrency as a national strategic issue. He established a strategic national Bitcoin reserve, funded with seized Bitcoin rather than new purchases. At the Bitcoin Conference Nashville in 2024, Trump emphasized that the future of crypto and Bitcoin will be made in the USA, not driven overseas.
Bitcoin's market reaction to the NSS release saw a drop below $88,000, though prices later ranged between $91,143 and $91,429 at press time, reflecting a 24-hour increase of approximately 1.96%.
