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- Crypto council will collaborate with key regulators, including the SEC, CFTC, and Treasury, to enhance regulatory clarity and promote a pro-crypto environment.
- The crypto industry will host the ‘Inaugural Crypto Ball’ on January 17 in Washington, DC, organized by BTC Inc and Stand With Crypto.
As per the latest Bloomberg report, President-elect Donald Trump will be appointing a total of 24 CEOs and founders to his crypto advisory council. Trump’s crypto council will provide guidance on digital asset policy and collaborate with Congress to draft cryptocurrency legislation.
Additionally, it also plans to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, thereby fulfilling the promise of Trump’s election campaign. The Crypto Council also plans to work with top government regulators such as US SEC, US CFTC, and Treasury to bring regulatory clarity and promote a pro-crypto environment, per the CNF report.
The Bloomberg report shows that many potential appointees have existing ties to Trump and have met with him in recent months. On the other hand, Trump and key advisors, including the newly appointed crypto czar David Sacks, will be reviewing candidates for the council.
Crypto Executives Meet Trump Before Oath-Taking
Following Donald Trump’s election victory in November 2024, top leaders from the crypto industry have visited his residence at Mar-a-Lago in order to build a good rapport with the President-elect. Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek recently met with Donald Trump to discuss crypto-friendly policies and potential roles within the upcoming administration.
Meanwhile, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor was seen in discussions with Eric Trump, focusing on Bitcoin’s potential role in the U.S. economy. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has also reportedly held meetings with Trump in recent weeks.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire was among the recent ones to meet Donald Trump and also announced a significant donation to the Trump inaugural committee. On Thursday, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire revealed that the company donated 1 million USDC to Trump’s inaugural committee in an effort to establish goodwill as the new administration forms its advisory council, reported CNF.
Circle has contributed 1M USDC to President Trump's Inaugural Committee. We are excited to be building
a great American company, and the fact that the Committee took payment in USDC is an indicator of how far we have come, and the potential and power of digital dollars.— Jeremy Allaire – jda.eth / jdallaire.sol (@jerallaire) January 9, 2025
Crypto Czar David Sacks Gears for Inaugural Crypto Ball
Last month, in December 2024, Donald Trump appointed Bo Hines to lead the newly established crypto council. Hines will be reporting to David Sacks, with the duo focused on offering a conducive environment for the crypto industry.
Bo will work with David to foster innovation and growth in the digital assets space while ensuring industry leaders have the resources they need to succeed,
The crypto industry is gearing up for a significant event, the ‘Inaugural Crypto Ball,’ set to take place on January 17 in Washington, DC, to celebrate and support the incoming administration. Organized by David Bailey’s BTC Inc., advocacy group Stand With Crypto, and other crypto organizations, the black-tie event will be held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium.
Tickets are priced at $2,500, covering cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and valet service. Additionally, reports suggest that David Bailey is under consideration for a potential position on the administration’s advisory council.
