Trump Administration Boosts Blockchain Security, Focuses on Quantum Resistance and Crypto Regulation

To address the challenges posed by emerging technologies to digital security, the U.S. government recently released a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy covering blockchain infrastructure, listing quantum computing threats as a key area of focus. The strategy emphasizes the need to build a multi-layered protection system at the data privacy and network integrity levels, particularly strengthening the application of quantum-resistant encryption technologies in decentralized networks. Although quantum attacks are currently theoretical, their potential to disrupt existing encryption systems has prompted policymakers to plan ahead.

The crypto industry has mixed opinions on this. Michael Saylor, a prominent figure in the Bitcoin space, believes that quantum risks are somewhat exaggerated, but proactive planning is still necessary for technological evolution. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, on the other hand, is actively promoting the construction of a dedicated "quantum defense roadmap," advocating for proactively enhancing the long-term resilience of blockchain networks.

At the policy level, the Trump administration formally established a Federal Bitcoin Reserve in 2025 to centrally manage Bitcoin assets confiscated through law enforcement actions. It is worth noting that the reserve currently maintains its existing holdings and has no plans for new acquisitions. At the same time, the White House explicitly prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), demonstrating a cautious stance towards government-led digital currencies. This stance has also sparked controversy regarding the independence of the Federal Reserve. The President has repeatedly pressured Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, attempting to influence the direction of monetary policy, but Powell insists that political interference would damage the central bank's credibility and market trust. The ongoing game between the two has become an important window for observing the direction of U.S. digital asset regulation. Despite the overall easing regulatory environment, data shows that the number of addresses holding more than $1 million in Bitcoin has actually decreased in the past year, reflecting a disconnect between market wealth growth and policy expectations. Overall, the Trump administration is elevating blockchain security and quantum-resistant technology to a national strategic level, laying the policy foundation for the evolution of digital infrastructure in the coming years.