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Bitcoin is a matter of national security — Deputy CIA director

  • Michael Ellis, deputy director of the CIA, discussed Bitcoin’s role in national security during a 2025 interview with Anthony Pompliano.
  • Ellis explained that the CIA views Bitcoin not as a dark web curiosity but as a permanent, competitive tool in geopolitical technology rivalry.
  • He noted increasing institutional adoption and revealed the CIA uses blockchain to gather intelligence and disrupt adversaries’ funding.
  • Bitcoin traded near $95,000 after Ellis’ interview, supported by charts indicating potential rise, while the US holds over 198,000 BTC confiscated from criminals.
  • Ellis concluded that cryptocurrency is here to stay and emphasized the need for the US to lead internationally in this evolving strategic domain.
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http://coinprofitnews.com broke the news in on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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