House Republicans Warn That the America’s Bitcoin Weakness Will Benefit China

House Republicans, including Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Zach Nunn, and Mike Lawler, emphasized Bitcoin's role in national security and economic competition with China during a Bitcoin 2026 Conference panel. They argued that U.S. inaction in the crypto sector risks ceding leadership to China, while advocating for regulatory clarity to foster innovation and counter authoritarian threats.