According to Thiel, Bitcoin discussions ceased to be marginal.
Today, they are in Congress, federal agencies and state governments.
Fred Thiel, CEO of Digital Holdings Marathon (Mara), said that “Bitcoin is not just another asset or a speculative tendency; it is an advance in monetary technology and a tool for freedom.” In his speech during the Bitcoin 2025 policy summit, organized by the Bitcoin Policy InstituteThiel stressed that the discussions about Bitcoin’s role in energy, national security and the financial system have ceased to be marginal to occupy a central place in the Washington agendas and other global capitals.
The current event brings together industry leaders, academics and political leaders to discuss the integration of Bitcoin into the American system. Thiel highlighted how Bitcoin’s perception has evolved in recent years, going from being seen as a speculative curiosity to be recognized as a global asset and a transforming technology. “Politicians are beginning to see what many have believed for a long time: that Bitcoin is a catalyst for innovation and energy resilience in the United States,” said the executive.
In his interventionThiel explained that Bitcoinas a decentralized and open source network, it does not depend on intermediaries and encourages transparency. According to him, this characteristic distinguishes it from cryptocurrencies And it positions it as a technological idea which rewards energy efficiency and long -term thinking.
In this regard, he highlighted the role of the Bitcoin miningan activity that not only ensures the network, but also Stabilize electrical networks by monetizing excess energy and attract investments towards renewable infrastructure in rural areas. “Without mining, there is no bitcoin,” he emphasized, stressing that he believes in its importance for the US energy infrastructure and national security.
The change in the mentality of Bitcoin, according to Thiel, reflects a recognition of his Strategic potential For the United States. He comments that a few years ago, discussions about cryptoactive were considered eccentric; Today, federal agencies and state governments are carried out in Congress. This advance responds to a deeper understanding of Bitcoin as a network that not only validates transactions, but also promotes innovation in energy management and job creation.
Thiel’s speech also approached the Need to differentiate Bitcoin from cryptocurrencieshighlighting its decentralized design and its ability to operate without intermediaries. For Mara CEO, this singularity requires a regulatory approach that does not equate Bitcoin with other digital assets, but recognizes its impact on the economy and infrastructure. The summit, which has grown from a niche encounter to a forum of political influence, seeks precisely to build bridges between industry and legislators to ensure that policies reflect this reality.
The Bitcoin Policy Summit is being held in Washington, DC, in the United States, between June 25 and 26. Among his speakers he has Cynthia LummisAmerican senator adept to Bitcoin; Matt CoralloBitcoin developer; Alex LeishmanCEO of River; Pierre RochardCEO of Bitcoin Bond Company and Patrick Witt, Deputy Director of the White House Digital Assets Council, among others.
The event reflects the growing interest of US institutions in Bitcoin, in a context where their global adoption and relevance as a strategic asset do not stop increasing.
As Cryptonoticias reported, Mara announced a strategic collaboration with Tae Power Solutions to develop a real -time and high frequency load management platform for AI and Bitcoin mining. Thus, it opens the doors of the development of optimized electrical networks specifically for Bitcoin and other emerging industries.
