Crypto Industry Surprised After Omission in US Strategy Document

[cryptobro]

Despite strong pro-crypto actions this year—including the GENIUS Act, aggressive deregulatory moves, and building a Bitcoin reserve—the Trump administration chose not to include crypto in its national security strategy.
Officials like the CIA’s Michael Ellis have warned that crypto is an arena of global competition with China, yet the strategy focuses almost exclusively on AI and quantum.
With the Fed meeting this week and markets expecting a 25 bps rate cut, traders are watching how macro conditions—not Washington’s messaging—will shape BTC’s next move.

[Nahid Hossen]

Leaving crypto out sends mixed signals to the entire industry.

[Abdul Khan]

Regulatory clarity still feels far away.