U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced classified Pentagon crypto initiatives aimed at securing strategic advantage in Bitcoin. Julian Assange posted his return and highlighted Bitcoin's role in enabling uncensored donations during censorship of his journalism. Bitcoin traders debated price targets, with skepticism toward reaching $100K this year.
NATO's defense planning lags behind Russia's current military operations in Eastern Europe. Russian airspace violations and drone incursions have become systematic provocations, exposing NATO's slow decision-making and procurement processes, requiring permanent rules of engagement and cost-effective interception capabilities.