The re -election of Donald Trump as president of the United States, without a doubt, has sent waves through global markets, but nowhere the impact has been more pronounced than in the cryptocurrency industry.
Widely seen as a pro-Crypto figure, Trump’s return to the White House included initiatives related to the cryptographic industry, such as executive actions, regulatory shales and policy movements.
In this article, Bitpins compiled Trump’s cryptographic movements in his first 100 days since he returned to office.
Executive orders
Crypto advice
In November 2024, US President Donald Trump proposed The creation of a Crypto Advisory Council as part of its plan for a Pro-Crypto administration.
Announced for the first time during its campaign at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference, the Council intends to advise on the digital asset policy, coordinate the federal cryptography regulation, help establish a Bitcoin National Reserve, collaborate with the Congress on the legislation related to cryptocurrencies and the cooperation of streamlining between the agencies such as the Bag and Securities Commission (SEC), Future Future Future Future. the office of the Office of the Rotorio.
In December 2023, Trump announced BO HIES as Executive Director of the Presidential Council for Digital Assets Advisors (Crypto Council).
David Sacks like AI and Crypto Tsar
In December 2024, Trump fixed The former PayPal Operations Director David Sacks such as the White House “AI and Crypto Tsar”. Despite retaining financial interests in Crypto -related companies through its artisanal companies in the Risk Fund, the Trump administration issued an exemption from general ethics, which allows it to supervise the regulations that affect the same industries in which it has invested.
Its role includes guiding the regulatory framework for digital assets, the management of artificial intelligence policy in all main sectors and initiatives such as the federal “strategic reserve”. The exemption allows this supervision provided that the cryptography holdings of its fund remain below 5%, and an additional consultation is required if they exceed that threshold.
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and existence of digital assets
In March, Trump signed an executive order that established a strategic Bitcoin reserve, financed with Bitcoin seized through criminal and civil negatives. The reserve positions Bitcoin as a long -term value store, with the United States government, according to reports, with around 200,000 BTC, waiting for an official audit.
The order also creates a reserve of US digital assets composed of seized cryptocurrencies. Its objective is to boost the digital asset industry, support financial stability, protect against inflation and help the United States lead the global cryptography innovation.
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CBDC prohibition
In March, Trump signed an executive order that prohibits the creation and promotion of digital currencies of the Central Bank (CBDC) by federal agencies, citing risks to privacy, financial stability and national sovereignty. The order requires the immediate termination of all initiatives related to CBDC unless the law requires it.
Instead of CBDCS, the order supports an ecosystem of digital assets driven by the private sector, with a strong emphasis on the stable of support in dollars as a safe and less intrusive alternative.
Government Efficiency Department (Dux)
Although it is called the Department, the Government Efficiency Department
(Doge) is not an official government agency, since it was created by a Presidential Executive Order and focuses on improving efficiency through IT updates.
On January 20, 2025, Trump signed an executive order created by the department to carry out the “Dux Agenda”, with the aim of improving how the United States government uses technology.
Although the department was not established for cryptocurrency purposes, its use of terminology related to cryptography, such as the acronym “Dux”, has caught attention. In addition, Trump appointed the Tesla CEO and Token Token Elon Musk enthusiast to the department.
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Legislative and Regulatory Movements
A cryptographic rule of IRS overturned
In early April, Trump signed A bill that annuls a controversial rule of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that expanded the definition of a “encryption corridor” to include decentralized finance platforms (DEFI).
Originally implemented in the last days of the Biden Administration, the rule would have forced the platforms to report user transactions, which the industry argued that it was technically impossible.
White House Digital Assets Summit
The first cryptographic summit of the White House was held On March 8, 2025, gathering the main executives of digital assets to discuss the position of the Trump administration on cryptocurrencies. He focused on creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve and a digital asset reserve using cryptocurrencies seized by the police.
In the event, Trump emphasized his goal of making the United States the “world capital of cryptocurrencies” and reducing regulatory loads in the industry.
It is worth reading: Bitcoin falls 3.4% since Trump’s cryptographic summit lacks key details
SEC reforms
- Paul Atkins as SEC chair
- In December, Trump selected Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency defender and former sec commissioner, to direct the Trump Trump praised him as a strong leader who supports the financial regulation of “common sense.”
- In April, the United States Senate voted 52–44 to confirm Paul Atkins as the new president of the stock exchange and values. Atkins was officially jury In the 34th President of the SEC, happening to the former Cryptocritical President Gary Gensler. Nominated by President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025, Atkins was confirmed by the Senate on April 9, 2025.
- Cryptographic cases without dismissed fraud
- Under the Trump administration, the SEC can freeze or retire The cases of pending cryptocurrencies that do not imply fraud, moving away from the aggressive approach of former President Gary Gensler.
- Reduced the Cryptographic Assets Unit, created the Cyber and Emerging Technology Unit
- In February, the sec replaced His crypto control work group with a smaller cyber unit focused on broader emerging technologies such as Blockchain, AI and social networks.
- The new unit, with about 30 members, aims to protect investors while promoting innovation and market growth. It is directed by Laura D’Arlaird, former member of the sec control division.
- Bulletin of accounting of the personnel repealed 121 (SAB 121)
- On January 24, 2025, the SEC terminated Its controversial Bulletin 121 personnel accounting, which previously required companies to deal with cryptographic assets maintained for users as liabilities.
- According to the new framework, companies will evaluate cryptographic safety obligations based on broader accounting standards such as US GAAP E IFRS.
Strangulation point 2.0 finished
On April 25, the Federal Reserve announced which would revoke the regulatory orientation of 2022 on the cryptographic assets of the American dollar banks and tokens companies, would eliminate the “regulatory non -objection” procedures introduced in 2023 and withdrew the statement of policy on the commercial risks of cryptographic assets that had previously issued in collaboration with the federal deposit insurance corporation (Fdic) CURRENCE (CURRENCE (OCC).
Indults
Ross Ulbricht
In January, Trump announced that he had signed a complete and unconditional forgiveness for Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road Darknet market.
Ulbricht had been fulfilling two perpetual chains plus 40 years to operate the platform, which facilitated illegal transactions with Bitcoin. Silk Road, active from 2011 to 2013, allowed anonymous sale of illicit products. Ulbricht’s conviction, which includes money laundering charges, computer piracy and drug trafficking, became controversial, and supporters consider him a victim of government overreach and excessive sentence for non -violent crimes.
Bitmex founders
In March, Trump also granted He granted forgiveness to three co -founders of Bitmex’s cryptocurrency exchange: Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo and Samuel Reed, along with former executive Gregory Dwyer.
Men declared themselves guilty of violating the Bank Secret Law by not implementing anti-launching money programs and knowing their clients in Bitmex. They were sentenced to probation and fined $ 30 million for violations.
The prosecutors accused them of operating Bitmex as a “money laundering platform” and misrepresenting the withdrawal of US market exchange.
Personal/family cryptographic projects
Meme tokens
- Trump currency
- In January, Trump launched the memecoin of $ Trump, a cryptocurrency based in Solana promoted in its social media accounts. Initially, the Token increased to a market capitalization of $ 9 billion in just three hours, surpassing other popular memecoras such as Pepe and Bonk.
- The total currency supply is 200 million, which expands to 1 billion in three years. A significant part of tokens (80%) is owned by entities affiliated with the Trump group, subject to a three -year unlock schedule.
- The launch contributed to an increase in the price of Solana, taking it to a new historical maximum.
- Melania token
- Presented on January 20, shortly after the $ Trump currency, the first lady Melania Trump launched the $ Melania card. It is a memory issued by his company, MKT World LLC, and promoted through his social networks as “the official melan of Melania.”
It is worth reading: 80% of cryptographic investors bought memecoras backed by the president, but most are losing money
World Liberty Financial
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is a cryptocurrency company closely linked to the Trump family that aims to democratize financial access through decentralized finances. Initially, WLFI was reported as a predicted and borrowed cryptographic protocol, but it is not yet functional. Currently, the only characteristic available in its decentralized application is the ability to buy your native token, $ WLFI, using ETH, USDT or USDC.
Last March, WLFI announced It plans to launch USD1, a totally backed stablecoin 1: 1 for US dollar equivalents, such as short -term bond bonds and cash deposits. Aimed at institutional users, USD1 will initially be launched in Ethereum and BSC, with bitgo reservations and audited by a third party.
It is worth reading: a complete list of tokens held by Liberty Financial Linked to Trump
This article is published in Bitpins: Trump’s first 100 days were a cryptographic return to the White House
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