Yellen Praises Bitcoin’s 17-Year Uptime and Resilience, Saying the Senate Could Learn a Lesson From It

COINOTAG News reports that, on November 1, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen highlighted a defining attribute of the Bitcoin network: sustained uptime and resilience since the original whitepaper. As policymakers weigh cryptocurrency regulation and digital asset safety, the remarks underscore the blockchain infrastructure’s capacity to operate through cycles. After 17 years, Bitcoin has shown a credible record for settlement reliability, a factor attracting institutional interest in digital assets and market infrastructure.

Looking ahead, the note underscores the value of transparent uptime metrics for cryptocurrency markets and risk management. Asset managers should assess how enduring Bitcoin network reliability interfaces with liquidity, custody, and settlement workflows under evolving policy scrutiny. While regulation remains in focus, credible uptime data helps anchor a practical view of blockchain resilience and the risks in digital trading.