Onramp Media The Bitcoin Arms Race, U.S. Strategic Advantage, and a Changing World Order with Matthew Pines
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May 16, 2025 Matthew Pines, Executive Director at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, discusses the intersection of Bitcoin and national security. He dives into the geopolitical implications of U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding China and Saudi Arabia. Pines highlights Bitcoin's role as a strategic asset amidst monetary reordering and dollar dominance. The conversation also touches on the balance between Bitcoin acquisition and maintaining confidence in the dollar. His insights on innovative financial mechanisms and the potential of Bitcoin in shaping future policies are compelling and thought-provoking.
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US-Saudi Forum Signals Strategic Shift
- The US-Saudi Investment Forum signals a strategic shift leveraging technology, energy, and capital to secure US global dominance.
- This move aims to undercut China’s influence in the Middle East through integrated tech, trade, and security cooperation.
Trump’s Realist Shift in Foreign Policy
- The Trump administration adapts US policy recognizing limits to hyperpower dominance.
- It pursues pragmatic peace deals and strategic reordering, avoiding escalation in Eurasian conflicts unlike prior administrations.
Treasury Market as US Strategic Constraint
- The US dollar’s dominance depends on Treasury securities as global collateral.
- Strategic vulnerabilities in Treasury markets constrain US policy and influence allied nations’ debt holdings and asset allocations.