Trump Calls for Landmark Stablecoin Regulation and “Simple, Common-Sense Rules”
President Donald Trump delivered a virtual address at the Digital Assets Summit in New York on Thursday, where he urged Congress to pass stablecoin regulation legislation and outlined plans to position the U.S. as a leader in cryptocurrency and financial technologies.
During his speech, Trump called on Congress to pass legislation establishing simple, common-sense rules for stablecoins and market structures.
He also declared that the U.S. would become the “undisputed Bitcoin superpower and crypto capital of the world.”
Trump emphasized recent efforts under his leadership to strengthen the U.S. presence in the digital asset sector.
One of the central initiatives he cited was the establishment of the White House Digital Asset Summit, hosted two weeks earlier to discuss regulatory clarity and innovation in cryptocurrencies.
This summit, led by David Sacks, the appointed AI and crypto czar, brought together key global leaders to deliberate on the future of digital currencies and blockchain technologies.
Trump’s remarks emphasized the U.S. government’s intent to strengthen its role in the growing cryptocurrency market.
Trump Links Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Plans to Stablecoin Regulation
Trump also outlined plans for two major initiatives: the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile.
He stated that these measures intend to preserve and increase the long-term value of federal cryptocurrency holdings, contrasting them with the previous administration’s asset sales.
Trump criticized President Biden’s handling of government crypto assets, specifically pointing to the sale of digital assets at lower valuations, which he described as a financial misstep.
Trump Ends Previous Administration’s Crypto Regulatory War
Trump also focused on regulatory shifts, announcing an end to what he described as the previous administration’s “regulatory war” on cryptocurrencies.
He specifically criticized Operation Choke Point 2.0, calling it an overreach of government authority targeting the cryptocurrency sector.
He reiterated his call for Congress to pass legislation providing clear rules for stablecoins and digital asset markets.
His stated goal is to create an environment where institutions of all sizes can invest and support the growth of the cryptocurrency industry.
He added that appropriate regulation could improve banking systems, enhance privacy and security, and support economic growth.
“Trump’s call for ‘common sense rules’ is what we’ve been waiting for,” said Phil Mataras, CEO and founder of AR.IO, the permanent cloud network.
“We’ve been building in fear for years,” adds Mataras.
GENIUS Act Highlights Progress in Stablecoin Regulation
Last week, the Senate Banking Committee advanced the Generating Necessary Information for Uncovering Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act to the full Senate.
The bill passed with an 18-6 vote and includes provisions requiring regulatory reviews of stablecoin issuers while prioritizing customer claims in bankruptcy cases.
Committee Chair Sen. Tim Scott stated that the bill seeks to balance regulatory oversight while supporting financial innovation in the U.S.