national security


Policy

Nigeria Court Freezes $38M of Crypto Allegedly Sent to Support Protests in the Country: Reports

Nigerian authorities have traced $50 million of cryptocurrency sent to support recent protests, local media reported.

Lagos, Nigeria (Nupo Deyon Daniel/Unsplash)

Policy

U.S. Blocks China-Tied Crypto Miners as 'National Security Risk' Near Nuke Base

President Biden ordered a halt to the MineOne operation near Warren Air Force Base, citing Chinese ownership, foreign technology and proximity to a strategic missile base.

Chinese-owned MineOne is said to have built a crypto mining operation within a mile of a U.S. missile base. (Warren Air Force Base)

Videos

Coinbase Policy Chief: ‘No Question’ Crypto Is National Security Issue

Reacting to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeting “one of the strongest policy arguments for cryptocurrency is that it’s a national security issue,” Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad discusses why it’s “critical” for the U.S. to lead crypto innovation from a national security perspective.

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Videos

Lack of Regulatory Crypto Clarity Has ‘National Security Implications’: Blockchain Foundation Exec

“There’s a lot of concerns as it becomes harder and harder for small businesses, entrepreneurs to actually innovate here with the lack of regulatory clarity,” says Blockchain Foundation Executive Director Cleve Mesidor. She adds that if the U.S. cracks down on the crypto industry, it could live elsewhere and that would have “national security implications.”

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Opinion

National Security at Stake With Biden's Crypto Executive Order

The U.S. administration has an opportunity to take the lead on the future of finance and the internet and restore American credibility in the world.

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Markets

The NSC Labels Blockchain a National Security Issue

On the weekly recap, NLW looks at growth in institutional investment, big interest among the G20 in CBDCs and a new National Security Council report.

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Tech

Trump's Security Hawks Call Distributed Ledgers 'Critical' in US-China Tech Arms Race

DLT is among 20 "critical and emerging" technologies in the Trump Administration's new strategy for preserving the U.S.' technological edge.

President Donald J. Trump chairs the National Security Council.

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