Donald Trump’s transition team considering first-ever White House crypto office

• Trump’s team is considering creating a White House role dedicated to crypto policy.
• The proposed “crypto czar” would provide direct access to the President for the industry.
• Donald Trump’s past promises include ending the SEC crypto crackdown and a Bitcoin reserve.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, there are reports that his transition team is actively exploring the creation of the first-ever White House position dedicated to cryptocurrency policy.

According to a Bloomberg report, discussions are underway about appointing a senior figure to oversee the growing digital assets industry and its regulation at the highest level of government.

The proposed role, often referred to as a “crypto czar,” would provide the crypto industry with a designated point person at the White House, offering a direct line to the President.

If established, this position would serve as a liaison between the digital assets sector, Congress, and key regulatory agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Industry advocates are pushing for the role to be one with significant access to Trump, ensuring that the industry’s concerns are heard at the highest levels of power.

Though no final decision has been made regarding the creation of the role, Trump’s team has reportedly consulted with several leaders from the crypto space, including Brian Brooks, the former CEO of Binance.US, and Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase.

These discussions signal the potential for significant changes in the way the U.S. government engages with the cryptocurrency industry.

Trump’s support for crypto has been evident since his campaign, where he promised to end the SEC’s crackdown on digital assets and even proposed the establishment of a federal strategic Bitcoin reserve. His appointments, including that of Howard Lutnick to head the US Department of Commerce, further reflect his engagement with the sector, though Lutnick’s position holds less influence over crypto regulation.

The crypto czar role would allow the White House to more effectively address the complexities of cryptocurrency regulation, giving the digital assets industry a more structured and prominent voice in policymaking.

As Trump moves closer to taking office, the creation of such a position would mark a pivotal moment for the US crypto landscape.