Golden Finance reports that, according to the Washington Post, U.S. President-elect Trump is preparing to take a more lenient stance on cryptocurrencies. He is seeking key candidates for positions that are friendly to the crypto industry, while his senior advisors are consulting with crypto executives about potential changes to federal policy. Initial discussions have focused on a range of financial regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. According to five informed sources, Trump's advisors are considering appointing current regulators, former federal officials, and financial industry executives to important leadership positions, many of whom have publicly expressed support for cryptocurrencies. They caution that discussions are still in the early stages and the candidate list is still changing.