NATIONAL SECURITY
US Admiral Calls Bitcoin Key to Cybersecurity and Power Projection
Admiral Samuel Paparo sees Bitcoin as a strategic tool for U.S. cybersecurity and national power, emphasizing its proof-of-work advantages.
Anthropic and U.S. National Labs Collaborate on AI Jam to Advance Scientific Discovery
Anthropic partners with U.S. National Labs for the AI Jam, evaluating AI models in scientific research and national security, highlighting AI's potential to accelerate scientific progress.
Crypto Scams and National Security Concerns Addressed by Chainalysis Experts
Chainalysis experts discuss the impact of crypto scams on national security, highlighting Southeast Asia's scam compounds and the $15 billion tied to illicit networks.
Anthropic Introduces Claude Gov Models for U.S. National Security
Anthropic has launched Claude Gov models tailored for U.S. national security, enhancing AI capabilities in strategic planning, intelligence analysis, and cybersecurity.
Anthropic Forms Strategic Advisory Council for National Security
Anthropic announces the establishment of the National Security and Public Sector Advisory Council to support U.S. government and allied democracies in advancing AI technology amidst strategic competition.
FBI's Evolving Role in Combatting Crypto Crime and National Security Threats
FBI Deputy Assistant Director James Barnacle discusses the agency's evolving strategies to combat crypto crime, ransomware, and national security threats alongside Chainalysis Co-founder Jonathan Levin.
China Alerts on Foreign Mapping Firms Using Crypto Rewards for Sensitive Data Collection
The Chinese Ministry of State Security issues a warning about foreign mapping companies using cryptocurrency rewards to encourage unauthorized sensitive geographical data collection in China, posing a threat to national security.
US Officials Warn of AI's Role in Cyber Crimes
U.S. authorities are actively addressing the challenges posed by AI in cybersecurity and the legal system, balancing innovation with the need for safety, security, and ethical considerations.
CFTC Report Underscores DeFi Risks and Calls for Action
The CFTC report on DeFi underscores significant risks to the U.S. financial system, national security, and consumer protection, emphasizing the need for increased understanding, regulation, and collaboration in the sector.
US Congress Proposes Bill to Restrict Government Interactions with Foreign Adversarial Blockchain Networks
US Congress introduces H.R.6307, limiting government interactions with Chinese blockchain networks, addressing national security and data privacy concerns, and urging increased scrutiny in the technology sector.
Coinbase Bolsters Advisory Board with Security Experts
Coinbase has enlisted four national security experts to its Global Advisory Council, including former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, former U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy, Counterterrorism Advisor Frances Townsend, and strategist David Urban.
Court Upholds OFAC's Designation of Tornado Cash Under IEEPA
The US District Court upheld the OFAC's designation of Tornado Cash under the IEEPA, rejecting plaintiffs' claims of overreach and First Amendment violations, highlighting legal challenges for privacy-oriented blockchain entities.
US Lawmakers Question Tron Founder Justin Sun and DLive CEO on Extremist Content Following Capitol Riots
Two U.S. lawmakers have questioned Tron founder Justin Sun and DLive CEO Charles Wayn in the wake of the Capital riots—asking them how they moderate extremist content.
Trump's National Security Council Sees DLT as Critical Weapon in US-China Tech War
The United States National Security Council has named distributed ledger technology (DLT) as one the most critical focus areas in its tech war with China and Russia.
China Unlikely to Approve Oracle and Walmart’s TikTok Deal – Blockchain and Bitcoin Implications
China appears to be on edge regarding Oracle and Walmart’s deal with parent company ByteDance for TikTok’s US operations, calling it an “unfair deal.”