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Chris Giancarlo, often referred to as ‘Crypto Dad,’ is the most likely candidate for a new position of the crypto czar in Donald Trump’s White House. The possible nomination indicates a coordinated process to develop crypto legislation and encourage blockchain development in the United States of America. This proposed position would be the first of its kind in the White House seeking to provide direction to the $3 trillion digital asset sector. Former CFTC Chair, Chris Giancarlo, is considered progressive concerning digital currencies and blockchain technologies. Chris Giancarlo Leads Race for White House Crypto Czar Role Under Donald Trump In its report, Fox Business stated that Chris Giancarlo is being eyed for the post of White House crypto czar. The Trump transition team is likely to create the post to centralize and coordinate policies on blockchain technologies and crypto regulations. During Chris Giancarlo time as CFTC Chair from 2017-2019 he oversaw important developments in the digital asset space. This includes the establishment of the first Bitcoins futures. He went on to co-found the now nonprofit Digital Dollar Project that researches the future of CBDC. Giancarlo’s grasp of the regulatory landscape surrounding the the crypto sector and of digital innovation at large places him as a top candidate for the role. The Trump administration aims to utilize this position to address industry concerns over the Biden administration’s perceived heavy-handed enforcement. The crypto czar would also collaborate with federal agencies to establish a framework for the $180 billion stablecoin market and enhance the overall regulatory landscape for blockchain and digital currencies. Trump’s Strategic Approach to Digital Asset Policy President-elect Donald Trump has expressed plans to make the U.S. a global leader in cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. Part of this strategy includes appointing a crypto czar to advance policies to support the industry’s…

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