30 April 2025
Bitcoin Magazine
The Bitcoin Space Race: Why the U.S. Risks Falling Behind Its Rivals
The Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: A Sovereign Financial Weapon
In Episode 4 of The Bitcoin Policy Hour, experts from the Bitcoin Policy Institute explore the urgent geopolitical stakes of Bitcoin adoption. As the U.S. accelerates crypto legislation, the hosts argue that America must prioritize Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset—or risk falling behind global rivals like China.
Why the Bitcoin Space Race Matters
They unpack the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill, the risks of centralized stablecoin frameworks, and the asymmetrical advantage Bitcoin offers in a new era of economic warfare. With insights from Matt Pines and Zack Shapiro, this episode offers a high-signal breakdown of why Bitcoin policy is now a matter of national security. This is essential viewing for anyone tracking Bitcoin’s role in reshaping the future of finance and power.
This post The Bitcoin Space Race: Why the U.S. Risks Falling Behind Its Rivals first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Spencer Nichols.