Trump Signs Executive Order on Digital Assets
- Regulation
- Market Structure
President Trump signed the "Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology" executive order, directing federal agencies to develop clear regulatory frameworks and promote blockchain innovation while explicitly ending "Operation Choke Point 2.0" practices that had restricted banking access for crypto firms. The order banned central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and emphasized fair banking access for digital asset companies. This landmark policy provided much-needed regulatory clarity and positioned the U.S. as a global leader in crypto innovation.