The U.S. military is considering Bitcoin as a potential tool for cyber defense, as discussed at the Indo-Pacific hearing of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee. Commander Samuel Paparo of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command highlighted Bitcoin's "proof of work" mechanism as a significant cybersecurity asset. This mechanism could impose a tangible cost on cyberattacks, which are typically low-cost operations. The concept, rooted in a thesis by MIT's Jason Lowery, suggests Bitcoin's value lies in its ability to make cyberspace operations costly, thus enhancing deterrence. This perspective gains importance amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific, with the U.S. and China competing in Bitcoin mining and asset accumulation. The U.S. reportedly holds around 328,000 BTC, while China holds approximately 190,000 BTC from the PlusToken operation.