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U.S. Military Commander: Bitcoin a Critical Instrument for National Security

The U.S. military commander, Admiral Samuel Paparo, unexpectedly referred to Bitcoin as a vital instrument for national security during a U.S. Senate meeting on Wednesday (22/4/2026). Paparo emphasized that Bitcoin is no longer just a speculative asset but a zero-trust system that provides America with an absolute cyber advantage in winning the geopolitical competition against China.
​The significant implication lies in the proof-of-work mechanism, which, according to Paparo, can impose high costs on opponents in cyber warfare, similar to the deterrent function of conventional military assets. This recognition shifts Bitcoin's status from a financial commodity to a strategic defense tool crucial for securing the nation's digital infrastructure from enemy attacks.
​This move strengthens Donald Trump's policy stance regarding the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve initiated since 2025. With the Senate's push to acquire one million BTC, Bitcoin is now officially viewed as a "Digital Fort Knox" that guarantees both economic sovereignty and U.S. cybersecurity. Paparo's testimony sends a strong signal that in the future, a country's military strength will also be measured by its mastery of the Bitcoin network.
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