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According to a report published by the Wall Street Journal on November 18, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to meet with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to discuss issues related to staff appointments and the future of cryptocurrency regulations.  This meeting would mark the first encounter between the two after the elections, an event that could have important repercussions on the bull and bear cryptocurrency sector in the United States. A focus on cryptocurrency regulation between the CEO of Coinbase and Donald Trump During the election campaign, Trump expressed the willingness to address the topic of cryptocurrencies in a direct and constructive manner.  Among its proposals was the creation of a presidential advisory commission dedicated to bitcoin and digital assets, with the goal of establishing clear and transparent regulatory guidelines. A move that, if realized, could bring greater certainty to a sector characterized by fragmented and uncertain regulations. The meeting with Armstrong, a key figure in the world of criptovalute, could represent a significant step towards the realization of this vision. Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges globally, has long requested greater regulatory clarity and has positioned itself as a significant interlocutor for the government on these topics. The proposal of Brian Armstrong: Hester Peirce to lead the SEC According to the WSJ report, Armstrong publicly suggested that Hester Peirce, former SEC commissioner under the Trump administration, would be the ideal choice to lead the agency during the new presidential term.  Known in the cryptocurrency sector as “Crypto Mom” for her favorable stance on innovation and technological progress, Peirce has often criticized the SEC’s overly rigid approach towards digital assets. The appointment of Peirce as head of the SEC would be seen by many as a sign of openness towards the cryptocurrency sector, fostering a constructive dialogue between regulators and…

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