U.S. Military Operates Bitcoin Nodes for Surveillance and Defense Purposes

A Tool for Exerting Influence

Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, stated on the 22nd that the U.S. military is operating nodes for the cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC). He mentioned that these are used to ensure and protect network security.

On the 21st, during a Senate hearing, Admiral Paparo remarked that Bitcoin supports the U.S. influence, hinting at the operation of nodes. The following day, at a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Lance G...