The Trump administration has proposed a new position of “Crypto Czar” in the White House for crypto expert, Chris Giancarlo, also known as “Crypto Dad.” If appointed, Giancarlo would be the first to hold this role, and he would work to advance crypto regulations and support blockchain innovation in the United States.

Giancarlo previously served as Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from 2017 to 2019 and co-founded the Digital Dollar Project, a nonprofit initiative exploring the potential of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). The proposed Crypto Czar position aims to streamline crypto regulations and foster blockchain development in the United States, as well as address concerns over the Biden administration’s perceived heavy-handed enforcement.

The role would involve collaborating with federal agencies to establish a framework for the $180 billion stablecoin market, enhance the overall regulatory landscape for blockchain and digital currencies, and promote U.S. leadership in cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. President-elect Trump has also proposed the establishment of a presidential crypto advisory council to address ongoing regulatory challenges.

The council would explore the creation of a Bitcoin reserve as part of the administration’s broader crypto policy agenda. With the proposed appointment of Chris Giancarlo as Crypto Czar, the industry anticipates advancements in crypto regulations under the new administration.

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