Top U.S. Pacific Commander Calls Bitcoin a “Valuable Computer Science Tool” for National Power And Security

Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee that Bitcoin's blockchain technology offers strategic value for national security, emphasizing its role in cybersecurity and power projection. He highlighted Bitcoin's peer-to-peer architecture and proof-of-work protocols as tools for deterring cyberattacks, while noting China's growing interest in Bitcoin as a strategic asset.