U.S. President Donald Trump’s new national cybersecurity strategy outlines federal support for strengthening the security of cryptocurrencies and blockchain systems, including protections against future threats posed by quantum computing.
Key points to remember:
- Kalshi and Polymarket are exploring fundraising that could value each platform at around $20 billion.
- The potential valuations would mark a sharp increase from the last funding rounds of $11 billion for Kalshi and $9 billion for Polymarket.
- The rapid growth of prediction markets is attracting investor interest, even as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
The strategy, released Friday by the White House, says the administration intends to ensure the United States remains “second to none in cyberspace.”
The document highlights the role of secure digital infrastructure and emphasizes that Americans should take steps to protect their online activities as the government works to strengthen broader cybersecurity protections.
Trump cyber strategy highlights crypto and blockchain security
Within this framework, the strategy specifically focuses on emerging technologies related to the digital assets sector.
According to the document, the administration plans to “create secure technologies and supply chains that protect user privacy from design to deployment,” while supporting the security of cryptocurrencies and blockchain networks.
The strategy also calls for promoting post-quantum cryptography, encryption systems designed to resist attacks from future quantum computers, alongside the development of secure quantum computing technologies.
The mention of cryptographic security comes as debate intensifies within the digital assets industry over whether major blockchain networks are prepared for a future in which quantum machines could break current encryption methods.
Quantum computers remain largely experimental, but researchers have warned that sufficiently powerful versions could one day hack the cryptographic systems used by Bitcoin and other blockchains.
Such a development would require networks to migrate to new encryption standards capable of resisting quantum attacks.
President Trump is fighting cybercrime and fraud by using every tool necessary to stop foreign-backed networks from exploiting Americans through cyber fraud and extortion.
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Some crypto industry figures say the risk remains remote. Michael Saylor, co-founder of Bitcoin-focused firm Strategy, said concerns about quantum threats were overblown, although he acknowledged that developers should stay prepared for technological changes.
Other projects have begun to explore upgrades more actively. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed a “quantum roadmap” earlier this year aimed at preparing the blockchain for a future where quantum computing could undermine existing cryptographic protections.
Trump’s cybersecurity plan comes alongside other policy measures affecting the digital assets sector.
The same day the strategy was released, the president signed an executive order targeting cybercrime, part of a broader effort to strengthen the country’s digital defenses.
Trump expands his pro-crypto agenda with Bitcoin reserve and ban on CBDCs
Since returning to office, Trump has taken several steps aimed at reshaping US crypto policy. Last year, he approved the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve held by the federal government.
The stash currently contains Bitcoin seized in criminal cases, and the administration has not indicated plans to acquire additional assets.
Previous executive actions also included a thorough review of digital asset policy and a ban on the development of U.S. central bank digital currencies, reflecting the administration’s stance against government-issued digital currency.
Meanwhile, Trump increased pressure on Jerome Powell, including threats of a criminal investigation, but the Federal Reserve again kept interest rates steady, citing strong growth and still-high inflation.
Powell declined to comment on the investigation and defended the Fed’s independence, warning that politicizing monetary policy would damage the institution’s credibility.
As noted, Bitcoin has lost around 25,000 millionaire addresses in the year since Donald Trump returned to the White House, even as US politics has shifted toward a more crypto-friendly stance.
Blockchain data shows that the number of addresses holding at least $1 million in BTC fell about 16% year-over-year, suggesting that regulatory optimism has not translated into sustained growth in on-chain wealth.
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