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In preparation for the era of quantum computing, the U.S. government has elevated its strategy to strengthen cryptocurrency security to an official policy level, incorporating digital assets into the national cybersecurity agenda.
According to DL News on March 8 (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the “National Cyber Strategy,” which includes cryptocurrency and blockchain security, stating that the United States would maintain “unmatched competitiveness” in cyberspace. The strategy focuses on combating cybercrime and protecting digital infrastructure.
The document released by the White House includes plans to build secure technologies and supply chains that protect user privacy and to support the security of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies. It also specifies that the government will promote the adoption of post-quantum cryptography and secure quantum computing technologies in preparation for the quantum computing era.
Recently, debate has continued within the cryptocurrency industry over concerns that existing cryptographic systems could be rendered obsolete with the advent of quantum computers. In particular, claims have been raised that the cryptographic structure of the Bitcoin (BTC) network will need to be upgraded to adapt to a future quantum computing environment. However, some industry figures, including Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, have suggested that such threats may be exaggerated.
In contrast, the Ethereum (ETH) community is responding more proactively. In February, co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed a “quantum roadmap” to protect the blockchain from quantum computing threats and has been advancing related research and technological development.
The announcement of this strategy comes amid the Trump administration’s pro-cryptocurrency policy direction. On the same day, President Trump signed a separate executive order aimed at combating cybercrime. Since taking office, he has pursued several executive orders supporting the digital asset industry, and last year announced an order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve based on cryptocurrencies seized during criminal investigations. He is also advancing policies to prohibit the introduction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
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