U.S. Vice President Vance Endorses Bitcoin as Strategic Asset Against China

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has emphasized the strategic importance of Bitcoin for the United States, urging the country to embrace the cryptocurrency as China continues to distance itself from it. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, Vance highlighted that China’s opposition to Bitcoin presents an opportunity for the U.S. to build on its advantage, noting that tens of millions of Americans own Bitcoin. He praised President Donald Trump's executive order establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve and highlighted the administration’s proactive engagement with the crypto industry, including the creation of a cryptocurrency working group to propose regulatory frameworks. Vance also linked the future of Bitcoin to developments in artificial intelligence, underscoring the need for the U.S. to navigate these technologies carefully to avoid negative impacts. Meanwhile, legislation is being considered in Congress to regulate stablecoins, with the crypto industry actively lobbying for supportive policies and investing heavily in pro-crypto candidates. Overall, the current administration views digital assets not only as investments or technology but as symbols and drivers of personal liberty.