Omission of Digital Assets in the 2025 Strategy
The Trump administration’s newly released National Security Strategy for 2025 has notably omitted any mention of digital assets or blockchain technology, focusing instead on advancements in AI, biotech, and quantum computing.
The 33‑page document, released by the White House, outlines the President’s perspective on global threats and opportunities. Despite the administration’s previous support for the crypto industry, the exclusion of digital assets from this key policy document suggests that they are not yet considered a core part of national security planning.
Contrasting Past Crypto Commitments
President Trump has previously made strong commitments to supporting crypto and Bitcoin. For example, at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville in 2024, he stated that the future of crypto and Bitcoin would be made in the USA. However, the new National Security Strategy only mentions “digital finance” in non‑crypto terms, focusing on international economic systems and payment rails without addressing decentralized networks.
Market Reaction to the Omission
The impact of this omission was reflected in the price of Bitcoin, which fell below $88,000 over the weekend. Bitcoin has since recovered, posting a 1.96% increase in the past 24 hours and trading around $91,143 at the time of writing.
Recent Administrative Actions on Crypto
Despite the omission, the administration has taken significant steps in the crypto industry, including:
- Establishing the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets.
- Signing the GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation.
The omission of digital assets from the National Security Strategy is therefore surprising given these previous actions.
Looking Ahead
While the Trump administration has shown support for the crypto industry in the past, the exclusion of digital assets from the 2025 National Security Strategy suggests that they are not yet seen as a core part of national security planning. The impact of this omission on the crypto market remains to be seen.
