Crypto czar David Sacks to outline U.S. digital policy agenda

President Donald Trump’s White House AI and Crypto Czar will hold a press conference with key Republican policymakers to share Washington’s digital asset regulatory plans. Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4, crypto czar David Sacks will spearhead a media day focused on how Congress and President Trump’s cabinet will “secure America as a leader in the […]

Scott Bessent Confirmation Sparks Crypto Policy Speculation

With veteran investor Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, crypto markets are bracing for potential shifts in U.S. policy under Trump’s leadership. Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, has been confirmed by the Senate in a 68-29 vote as the new U.S. Treasury Secretary. With major responsibilities around tax cuts, inflation, and tariffs, his […]

Michael Saylor is willing to advise Trump on the crypto policy

MicroStrategy Inc. co-founder and executive Chairman Michael Saylor says he is willing to advise Trump on cryptocurrency policy when the crypto advisory council is set. During the Dec. 18 episode of the Open Interest show on Bloomberg Television, Saylor voiced his willingness to provide his advice on the digital assets policy to President-elect Donald Trump, […]

Blockchain Association hosts Policy Summit, calls for crypto regulation and national security

Lawmakers, industry leaders, and blockchain innovators gathered this week to discuss the future of crypto policies and their impact on national security. The Blockchain Association hosted its third annual Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., on December 16-17, 2024. With key U.S. lawmakers, industry stakeholders, and representatives from the decentralized infrastructure sector in attendance, the event […]

a16z Crypto policy lead Brian Quintenz interviewed for CFTC Chair position: report

Former commissioner and current Chief of Policy at a16z Crypto, Brian Quintenz, is reportedly in the running to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under the Trump administration. According to a Bloomberg report, insider sources who wish to stay anonymous claimed that the former Republican Commodity Futures Trading Commission commissioner has been interviewed for the […]