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Jul 24, 2026

U.S. State Department Launches Freedom Tech Excellence Program with Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir, and Defense Tech Partners

The U.S. State Department announced the Freedom Tech Excellence Program (FTEP) on July 24, 2026, a new initiative bringing private-sector talent to advance digital freedom and national security. Founding partners include the Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir Technologies, Anduril Industries, and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.

Jul 24, 2026·5 sources
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  • ▪The Freedom Tech Excellence Program places private sector personnel inside the State Department on temporary, limited-term assignments to shape technology diplomacy.
  • ▪Fidelity Digital Assets reported that Bitcoin dropped by approximately 13% year-to-date in its May 28, 2026 market update due to deleveraging, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties.
  • ▪The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve was capitalized with approximately 200,000 Bitcoin held by the U.S. government through criminal and civil forfeitures.

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