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Crypto and National Security: Why Governments See Blockchain as a Strategic Asset

7 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

7 August 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

United States

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Governments now view blockchain and digital assets beyond finance, considering them strategic national security infrastructure. This includes control over payment networks, sanctions enforcement, and state-backed blockchain systems, reflecting a geopolitical competition over blockchain dominance.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face rising government control and scrutiny as blockchain shifts from a financial tool to critical national security infrastructure. Prepare your compliance and strategy for tighter regulation tied to geopolitical competition pushing blockchain governance.

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1 source · 7 Aug 2026

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Fintechblockchainnational-securitydigital-assetsgeopoliticsregulation