US State Department Taps Bitcoin for Global Digital Freedom Push
The U.S. State Department has launched the Freedom Tech Excellence Program (FTEP), a public-private partnership that includes the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to promote global digital freedom.
The initiative targets issues like online surveillance, encryption, AI governance, and freedom of expression, highlighting Bitcoin's role as a tool against censorship and financial surveillance.
The program will involve private-sector experts to develop diplomatic strategies addressing digital freedom challenges amid rising geopolitical tensions over technology and information control.