During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Admiral Samuel Paparo highlighted Bitcoin's role as a strategic asset for US national security, describing it as a 'valuable computer science tool.' He noted that Bitcoin's proof-of-work technology imposes significant costs on potential attackers, enhancing cybersecurity. This discussion comes amid rising global tensions, particularly concerning China and North Korea. Paparo's comments align with previous statements from US Space Force member Jason Lowery, who underscored Bitcoin's potential beyond monetary applications. The US currently holds the largest Bitcoin reserves and has a significant share of the global Bitcoin hashrate, but it faces challenges due to reliance on foreign-manufactured mining equipment. In response to these concerns, Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis have introduced the Mined in America Act, aimed at boosting domestic Bitcoin mining capabilities and establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.