US Government Runs a Bitcoin Node, But Not Mining BTC: US Admiral

US Government Runs a Bitcoin Node, But Not Mining BTC: US Admiral

US Government Runs a Bitcoin Node, But Not Mining BTC: US Admiral Price data byDecryptNewsLaw and OrderUS Government Runs a Bitcoin Node, But Not Mining BTC: US AdmiralThe commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific said the military is investigating Bitcoin’s ability to “secure and protect networks.”By Sander LutzEdited by Guillermo JimenezApr 22, 2026Apr 22, 20262 min readBitcoin and the U.S. Source: Decrypt/ShutterstockCreate an account to save your articles.Add on GoogleAdd Decrypt as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.In brief A top U.S. military official said the government runs a Bitcoin node to test cybersecurity uses of the network. Admiral Samuel Paparo said the military sees Bitcoin mainly as a tool to help secure networks. He also praised stablecoin legislation for helping ensure the global dominance of the U.S. dollar. A top military official told Congres

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