[U.S. Military Official: U.S. Government Runs Bitcoin Node for Cybersecurity Testing, But Does Not Participate in Mining] According to Decrypt, Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, stated during a congressional hearing that the U.S. government is currently running a Bitcoin network node for cybersecurity-related testing but is not involved in Bitcoin mining. Paparo noted that the military views Bitcoin as a cryptographic tool, a blockchain, and a reusable proof-of-work system to protect and enhance cybersecurity, rather than as a financial asset for hoarding. He also praised the stablecoin legislation, the 'GENIUS Act,' as an 'important step' in ensuring the U.S. dollar's global dominance.