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For the first time in U.S. history, cryptocurrencies and blockchain have been included in the country’s National Cybersecurity Strategy. The six-page document, released on March 6, explicitly calls for protecting these technologies as part of the broader national cyber defense framework. The strategy states that the government will focus on building secure technologies and supply chains while protecting user privacy from development to deployment. Within that goal, the document specifically mentions supporting the security of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. Industry observers quickly noted the significance of this reference. Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, said the inclusion marks a historical precedent. Previous versions of the U.S. cybersecurity strategy had never directly mentioned crypto or blockchain technologies. The move signals that digital assets are increasingly being recognized as part of the modern digital infrastructure that governments must secure. While the strategy acknowledges the importance of cryptocurrencies, another section of the document highlights a tougher stance on financial crime in digital systems. The strategy calls for dismantling criminal infrastructure and cutting off the financial channels that support it. Thorn suggested that such language could later be used to justify stricter action against crypto mixers, privacy coins, and platforms that enable anonymous withdrawals. From a policy perspective, this creates a dual message. On one hand, the government recognizes crypto technologies as valuable infrastructure worth protecting. On the other hand, it signals a willingness to target tools that regulators believe enable illicit financial activity. This balance between support and enforcement may shape the next phase of U.S. crypto regulation. Quantum Computing Emerges As A Security Concern Another notable part of the strategy focuses on quantum computing and its potential impact on cybersecurity. Castle Island Ventures founder Nic Carter pointed to a section describing plans to modernize federal information systems using post-quantum cryptography…

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