U.S. military runs Bitcoin node, sees crypto as power projection versus China
CoinDesk·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo disclosed to Congress that the military operates a live Bitcoin node for national security and operational testing purposes. The node monitors the network and tests Bitcoin protocol security without mining rewards. Paparo described Bitcoin as having significant potential for American power projection against geopolitical competitors.
Key Entities
U.S. NavyAdmiral Samuel PaparoINDOPACOMBitcoinHouse Armed Services CommitteeU.S. Military