Rumors of a secret Bitcoin (BTC) mining operation within the US Department of Defense began circulating on social media today.

The speculation comes after a statement from an employee of BTC ATM company Byte Federal, and has been supported by Jason Lowry, as well as confirmation in the form of screenshots of messages from prominent investors such as Michael Saylor, Matthew Pines, and David Bailey, alluding to unspecified, upcoming “significant” federal events.

Despite the weak evidence, this unsubstantiated rumor quickly spread, generating hundreds of thousands of responses.

On March 6, 2025, President Donald Trump established the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and another Digital Asset Reserve. Neither is related to mining.

However, Trump has previously expressed support for BTC mining , including it in his election campaign last summer.

“BTC Mining may be our last defense against CBDC. Biden's hatred of BTC only helps China, Russia, and the Radical Communist Left. We want all remaining Bitcoin to be MADE IN THE USA!!! This will help us become ENERGY INDUSTRIAL!!!” Trump said in June.

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Despite the government's interest in mining as an industry that impacts the environment and energy grids, neither the US Department of Defense nor any other government agency in the country has officially acknowledged BTC mining.

Source: cryptonews.net