As the global race forBitcoin(CRYPTO: BTC) adoption intensifies,Anthony Pompliano, founder and CEO ofProfessional Capital Management, has issued a stark warning: if the United States does not prioritize Bitcoin, it risks falling behind as other nations take the lead.

What Happened:In an interview with Fox Business on Thursday, Pompliano emphasized that various countries are already actively mining, buying and holding Bitcoin, and that the U.S. needs to get in the game to remain competitive in the global digital economy.

Pompliano drew a parallel between the strategic acquisition of physical assets, like the Panama Canal and...