Crypto and the blockchain tech behind it give US a sizable military advantage
The article discusses the potential military advantages the U.S. could gain from adopting blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. It highlights the shift in policy under the Trump administration towards a more favorable stance on digital assets. The author argues that this technological leadership can enhance national security and improve financial systems.
- ▪The U.S. is leading in blockchain technology, supported by bipartisan legislation like the GENIUS Act.
- ▪Blockchain can enhance U.S. national security by providing secure communications and efficient supply chains.
- ▪The maturation of blockchain technology, including zero-knowledge proofs, presents new opportunities for military applications.
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| Original publisher | Fox News — Latest |
| Canonical URL | https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/crypto-blockchain-tech-behind-give-us-sizable-military-advantage |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:07 -0400 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-22T09:07:01.166Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-22T09:07:01.166Z |
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| Retrieval / RAG | May the content be exposed for third-party retrieval-augmented generation? | Not asserted |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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Opinion Crypto and the blockchain tech behind it give US a sizable military advantage Pentagon could use blockchain for classified communications, supply chains and personnel records By Dr. Mark T. Esper Fox News Published May 22, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video US, China battle for AI supremacy in global tech race Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier discusses the U.S.-China intelligence race for high-tech platforms and artificial intelligence on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Of all the policy changes introduced by the Trump administration over the last year, few have been more disruptive and auspicious than the president’s embrace of cryptocurrency.
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