Cryptography underpins trust in the digital economy, securing communications, financial transactions, passwords, and sensitive records. Blockchain uses the same techniques to authenticate and share records without relying on a central authority, with applications in finance, supply chains, corporate bookkeeping, and digital identity. But these technologies also introduce new vulnerabilities: quantum computing could defeat widely used encryption, while cryptocurrencies raise concerns about illicit finance, energy use, and regulatory oversight. As these technologies advance, policymakers must weigh innovation and security against risks to privacy and civil liberties.
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The Hoover Institution and Stanford University School of Engineering announced an innovative project and publication dedicated to exploring the breakthroughs and policy implications of cutting-edge technologies that are shaping our societies and economies.
December 7, 2023
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A bold new initiative to help the US government and business leaders navigate the rapidly evolving emerging tech landscape.
November 4, 2026
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On June 16, the Hoover Institution officially launched the Technology Policy Accelerator (TPA), a bold new initiative aimed at helping US government and business leaders navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging technologies and their implications for national security, economic growth, and global leadership.
November 4, 2026