Donald Trump has appointed new pro-crypto experts to lead the industry in the United States. With a focus on the prosperity of cryptocurrencies, his administration has promised to make the country the global leader of this innovative financial technology.
President-elect Donald Trump continues to make significant steps toward leading technological innovation and pro-crypto regulation. He recently appointed a group of experts to fill strategic positions in his newly formed Presidential Council of Advisors on Digital Assets. This council, which is made up of recognized figures in the field of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, has as its main objective shape a regulatory policy that fosters the growth and security of the crypto industry in the United States.
Bo Hines and Stephen Miran, new members of Trump's cryptocurrency advisory council
Recent appointments to the Presidential Council of Advisors for Digital Assets include: Bo Hines, former college football player, and Stephen Miran, an economist at the Manhattan Institute. Hines, also known for his candidacy for Congress in 2022, has shown a growing interest in the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain technology. Miran, for his part, has a strong economic background and experience in public policy, which will be crucial for the development of solid regulatory strategies.
Through the social network Truth, President Trump announced that Stephen Miran and Bo Hines will join David Sacks, who has been appointed as the White House's new cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence czar. Together, will work to foster innovation and growth in the digital asset sector in the United States, ensuring that crypto industry leaders and projects have the resources they need to thrive and grow.
On the social network, Trump named sriram krishnan as a senior policy adviser for artificial intelligence in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, noting that his work will focus on “ensuring continued U.S. leadership in AI” and helping shape AI policy across all areas of government.
Trump also expressed his confidence that these nominations, along with those made previously, will help create a clear and safe environment in which the cryptocurrency industry and new technologies can thrive and ensure that they become a cornerstone of the nation's technological advancement. With these statements, the president-elect reflects his commitment to digital transformation and technological innovation.
The impact of Trump's promises on the crypto industry
Trump’s promises towards cryptocurrencies, especially that of implementing a favorable regulatory change for these digital assets, have generated great expectations in the crypto community. During his campaign, he advocated for a legal framework that balances innovation and security, which has been well received by the crypto community. The recent nominations of Hines, Miran and Krishnan are seen as key steps towards the legitimization and growth of the crypto sector in the country.
In his latest statements, Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling his promises. He has pointed out that his new presidency will be known for its ability to materialize the promises made during the campaign. In this context, one of the most anticipated measures, in addition to clear regulation for cryptoassets, is the Possible signing of an executive order to officially establish a strategic national Bitcoin reserve, according to Dennis Porter.
The creation of this bitcoin reserve would be a measure that could have a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market, not only in the United States but globally, strengthening the country's position as a leader in the adoption and regulation of crypto assets.
However, while Trump's recent appointments to his Presidential Council of Advisors on Digital Assets have created optimism among leaders such as Michael Saylor and Charles Hoskinson, other members of the crypto community have questioned the experience of these new advisors in the crypto world and how their work could mark a milestone in the history of financial technology and establish the United States as a global benchmark in digital innovation.
