Trump Administration Brings Regulatory Clarity to U.S. Crypto Industry
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Trump administration policies changed the U.S cryptocurrency scene in 2025 to make America the global leader in digital assets. The new approach marks a significant shift away from the years of uncertainty surrounding regulatory guidance and increased enforcement involved with crypto. In addition to encouraging new innovative business opportunities, this new strategy provides a framework for accountability in the innovative space of cryptocurrency. Pro-Crypto Framework by Executive Action Just days after taking office in January 2025, President Trump enacted an executive order. The order established the administration’s commitment to supporting responsible growth in digital assets, blockchain technology, and related innovations. This order was more than a policy statement as it broke down the restrictive framework created under the Biden government. The executive order cancelled past policies that were seen as hostile to crypto innovation by many of the industry participants. Most importantly, it created the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, led by recently appointed Special Advisor for AI and Crypto David Sacks. The working group consists of leaders representing 11 federal agencies and had to provide a comprehensive report within 180 days outlining regulatory and legislative proposals. The order forbade federal government agencies from creating central bank digital currencies while showing support for USD backed stablecoins. Historic Act brings a Regulatory Clarity The Congress presented tangible outcomes with significant legislation that solidified the change of policy. As part of his presidency, in July 2025, President Trump signed into law the GENIUS Act which establishes for the first time in United States history a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. The legislation requires stablecoin issuers to keep reserve backing in the form of cash or short-term U.S Treasuries, be subject to monthly audits and comply with anti-money laundering regulations. In addition to stablecoins, Congress further developed the CLARITY…
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