The integration of Bitcoin into U.S. defense strategies could enhance cybersecurity measures and influence global geopolitical dynamics. US defense secretary endorses Bitcoin, integrating it into defense strategies.
Top US officials have increasingly placed Bitcoin (BTC) at the center of national security discussions, and Representative Lance Gooden says the change is more than just political rhetoric. In comments reported Thursday, the Texas Republican argued that the largest cryptocurrency has become a “geopolitical weapon” being used—simultaneously, in his view—by multiple adversaries.
Bitcoin has failed to sustain a move above $78,000 in the 24 hours following Wednesday's FOMC decision, with three straight sessions of Bitcoin ETF outflows totalling over $490 million signalling that institutional allocators are pausing rather than adding exposure as
Bitcoin was trading at $75,900 on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's latest rate decision sent a chill through crypto markets, capping three straight days of withdrawals from US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds that together erased more than $490 million. Related Reading: Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Could Be Near As White House Signals Major Update Fidelity And BlackRock Lead The Exodus Fidelity's FBTC took the heaviest hit, shedding $191 million over the period.
President Trump will receive a military briefing today from CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper on new Iran options, including a “short and powerful” wave of infrastructure strikes, a Strait of Hormuz ground operation, and a special forces mission to secure
Bitcoin slipped below $76K on April 28 as AI stock weakness and doubts over the CLARITY Act hit risk appetite, erasing much of the prior week's gains.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said this week that Bitcoin is part of classified Defense Department efforts to project power and counter China. Key Takeaways: Pete Hegseth told Congress on April 30, 2026, that Bitcoin efforts are classified inside the Pentagon. Samuel J. Paparo Jr.
Morgan Stanley's Amy Oldenburg said a future move by major banks to put Bitcoin on their balance sheets is “not totally out of the question,” pointing to regulatory progress while warning that capital rules and global supervisory alignment still matter. Speaking during a Bitcoin 2026 conference panel, Oldenburg was asked what it would take for a bank like Morgan Stanley, or another regulated financial institution, to make the leap from offering Bitcoin exposure to actually holding Bitcoin as a treasury asset.
A foreign statesman tweeting trading advice to handle Trump's announcements was not on anybody's watchlist.
Bitcoin ETFs in the United States recorded net inflows of $2.44 billion during April 2026, reversing the negative trend of the previous quarter. The total volume of assets under management (AUM) in Bitcoin investment products reached $102 billion at the close of the fourth month of the year.
A third consecutive day of outflows in bitcoin and ether ETFs underscores a shift toward caution, as investors continue to trim exposure after last week's strong inflow streak. Smaller assets like XRP are still attracting selective capital, while solana products remain dormant. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $137.
A crypto analyst is sounding the alarm about Bitcoin (BTC), warning investors to sell their coins before the next price crash. According to the market expert, Bitcoin could be preparing for another major correction, but this time, it's in the $40,000 range.