US Moves Closer to National Blockchain Strategy with Blockchain Implementation Act 2025

The US Congress has marked a milestone for the decentralized technology industry as the House of Representatives passed the American Blockchain Implementation Act of 2025 (HR 1664). The bill, if approved by the Senate and enacted into law, would establish the foundation for a unified national strategy for blockchain and distributed ledger (DLT) and cement the US’ global leadership in digital innovation.

Department of Commerce Empowered to Lead the Blockchain Revolution
HR 1664 places the US Department of Commerce at the helm of coordinating, guiding, and implementing blockchain innovation efforts across the country. This is the first time the federal government has articulated a clear policy on blockchain technology, rather than passively observing it. According to the bill, the Secretary of Commerce will be responsible for:

Developing a strategy to promote the application of distributed ledger technology.

Providing technical standards and recommendations for both the public and private sectors.

Supporting the development of open source and the Web3 ecosystem.

Coordinating among federal agencies to unify regulatory direction.

This move is considered a major change in the approach of the United States, which has previously been considered to be lagging behind major powers such as China, UAE, and Singapore in adopting and developing blockchain solutions on a large scale.

Strengthening global competitiveness and promoting innovation
One of the core goals of HR 1664 is to help the United States maintain its global competitiveness in the field of blockchain technology. The bill emphasizes that previous policy inconsistencies have caused startups and investment capital to seek countries with clearer legal frameworks.

With this bill, US blockchain businesses can expect:

A more stable, clear and friendly legal environment.

Government support for initiatives to research, develop and deploy new technologies.

Public-private partnerships to apply blockchain in key areas such as finance, logistics, supply chain management, digital identity and data security.

In particular, HR 1664 aims to facilitate the development of a high-tech workforce, encouraging the training of specialized human resources for professions related to DLT.

Political wind in favor of blockchain technology
The bill received broad bipartisan support in the House of Representatives, reflecting a rare consensus on the importance of blockchain in shaping the country's digital economic future. This support is partly driven by the crypto-friendly policies of the Trump administration, which has declared its desire to turn the US into the "center of the crypto world".

In addition, bipartisan support shows a shift in perception among lawmakers from viewing blockchain as simply a platform for cryptocurrencies, to seeing it as a foundational digital infrastructure that has the potential to revolutionize many areas, including government, education, healthcare, and e-commerce.

Priority areas for blockchain implementation
The HR 1664 bill prioritizes integrating blockchain technology into areas with great potential for transformation, such as:

National digital identity system: improving security and efficiency of identity management.

Supply chain and logistics: increasing transparency, reducing fraud, and optimizing goods management.

Next-generation financial services: supporting DeFi applications, stablecoins, cross-border payments, and non-traditional banking.

Public data management: using blockchain to ensure transparency, verify, and store administrative, healthcare, and education information.

Challenges Ahead: Senate and Possible Amendments
Although passed by the House, the HR 1664 bill still has to wait for the Senate to consider and approve it. This process could be lengthy, and some provisions could be amended or delayed. However, given the current momentum and growing recognition of the role of blockchain, many experts believe it is only a matter of time before the US has a comprehensive legal framework for this technology.

Conclusion
The passage of the Blockchain Implementation Act 2025 by the US House of Representatives is a historic turning point for the global blockchain industry. If passed by the Senate, the bill would not only mark the first time the US has a clear national blockchain strategy, but also pave the way for the remarkable development of Web3, decentralized technology, and digital assets in the next decade.

This event affirms that blockchain has gone beyond the scope of cryptocurrencies, becoming an indispensable part of the digital infrastructure of the 21st century. With new direction from the federal level, the United States is ready to enter the blockchain era as a pioneering nation.