Donald Trump Proposed Crypto Advisory Council To Set Up Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Donald Trump will form an advisory council to place the United States at the center of crypto innovations. The council will lead policy shifts, collaborate with Congress on digital asset regulation, and supervise the formation of a focused Bitcoin reserve.

The advisory council will also come under the White House National Economic Council or other similar executive branch council. More so, the council will work with federal bodies such as the Securities, and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Treasury to enhance the efficiency of policies within the crypto industry.

Donald Trump To Establish Bitcoin Reserve Amid Crypto Council Formation

According to a recent report, Donald Trump’s crypto advisory council will advise on digital asset policies and oversee the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The reserve aims to position Bitcoin as a core element of the United States’ economic strategy. This will enhance the nation’s leadership in the global crypto space.

The council will help legislature such as Congress to write legislation and coordinate between agencies such as the SEC, CFTC, and Treasury. The move aims at having defined role and regulation within the crypto space. More so, the idea of a Bitcoin reserve reflects a commitment to integrating blockchain technology into national economic frameworks.

Further, this occurs when the subject of why the United States should adopt Bitcoin as part of its reserves comes up given nations like El Salvador and Bhutan are already using it. Experts such as Anthony Pompliano remind that the U.S. needs to act in order not to lose its position in the digital economy.

Industry Leaders Compete for Seats on Trump’s Crypto Council

Several players in the industry, including Ripple, Kraken, Coinbase, and Circle, are vying for a position on Donald Trump’s council. These companies aim to influence the administration’s approach to crypto regulation and advocate for pro-industry policies. Executives from Paradigm and Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm, a16z, are also expected to play key roles in shaping the council.

Ripple and Circle, represented by their executives, have already expressed interest in contributing to the council. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire recently emphasized the importance of building a robust, crypto-friendly infrastructure under Trump’s administration. Industry leaders hope this council will bring an end to enforcement actions seen under the previous administration.

Most recently, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson endorsed Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong for the potential White House crypto role under Donald Trump’s administration. Hoskinson praised Armstrong’s neutrality and deep understanding of the crypto industry, emphasizing his ability to guide regulatory progress.

Meanwhile, this major push comes as the current SEC Chair, Gary Gensler, announced he is set to resign on January 20, 2025, coinciding with Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. President. Ripple’s CLO, Stuart Alderoty, emphasized the need for a new Chair who will establish clear rules for crypto. 

Notably, former regulators, including Heath Tarbert, former CFTC Chair and now Circle’s chief legal officer, and Brian Quintenz, a16z’s head of policy, are reportedly advising Donald Trump’s transition team. These individuals bring extensive regulatory experience to the development of the Crypto Council and its proposed Bitcoin reserve.