Global #crypto policy

Under the Donald Trump presidency, the position of crypto in the U.S. economy has undergone a dramatic shift. Once a vocal critic of digital assets, Trump has rebranded himself as the "Crypto President," working to transform America into the global "crypto capital."

Cryptocurrency prices have swelled in recent weeks, buoyed by a confluence of favorable developments in Washington, D.C., renewed market exuberance, and positive macroeconomic trends.

Jonathan Gould, a former blockchain executive with extensive regulatory experience, has been confirmed as the next head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), a long-time advocate for digital asset innovation, is preparing to introduce a key amendment to the forthcoming “One Big Beautiful Bill,” aimed at easing tax burdens for cryptocurrency users — particularly those involved in mining and staking activities.

California State Assemblymember Reggie Chen is collaborating with Proof of Workforce, a Santa Monica-based non-profit, to educate workers, unions, pensions, and municipalities about Bitcoin.

In a bold move to shape the future of cryptocurrency regulation, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has announced plans to collaborate with the incoming Donald Trump administration.