Updated on:12/22/2025 05:26 PM 
During his January 23 address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump presented a bold vision for positioning the United States as the premier global destination for cryptocurrency innovation and artificial intelligence advancement.
The President emphasized his administration's commitment to reducing regulatory burdens and operational costs across virtually all economic sectors, creating an environment where both cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries can flourish alongside a revitalized manufacturing sector.
This marks a significant milestone in Trump's engagement with the digital asset space, coming shortly after the launch of his personal memecoin, The Official Trump (TRUMP) token, which has already stimulated the creation of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to memecoin assets.
While cryptocurrency industry stakeholders had anticipated immediate executive orders addressing digital asset regulations upon Trump's inauguration, the sector notably received no direct mention in the President's inaugural address or the White House's regulatory priorities document.
Nevertheless, the administration's initial actions sent strong signals about its approach to cryptocurrency governance. On his first day in office, President Trump appointed Caroline Pham as acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a known advocate for establishing clear regulatory frameworks for digital assets.
Pham has previously proposed creating regulatory sandboxes for tokenization enterprises, arguing that such measures would enhance market liquidity, security, and competitiveness within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
In another significant development, the President nominated Mark Uyeda, a commissioner with demonstrated support for cryptocurrency innovation, as acting chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Uyeda will serve in this capacity until Paul Atkins assumes the permanent chair position in June 2026.
Following his nomination, Uyeda promptly established the SEC's inaugural cryptocurrency task force, designed to develop comprehensive regulatory guidelines rather than relying solely on enforcement actions. The task force will be spearheaded by Commissioner Hester Peirce, widely regarded in the crypto community as "Crypto Mom" for her progressive stance on digital asset regulation.
