How Do We Create Crypto-Friendly Regulations In The US?

New York City—the most influential financial hub in the world—paradoxically enforces some of the most strict crypto laws. The regulatory landscape remains fragmented, with state-level restrictions continuing to impact crypto projects across the country. And yet, the US has a chance to become a home for crypto. Not just for crypto holders but also for crypto businesses.
It is not a secret that a lot of Americans either work in crypto or hold crypto, in fact, cryptocurrency ownership has nearly doubled in three years. In 2025, around 28% of American adults own cryptocurrencies. However, many DeFi projects avoid the US market, relying on legal and technical precautions, such as disclaimers, geoblocking, and offshore incorporation. This highlights that the US is at a crossroads—one where enthusiasm for crypto is evident, yet policy uncertainty continues to drive businesses away from the US market. This leaves American users with fewer choices, reduced access to services, and the opposite of the financial flexibility that crypto offers.
Observing the political news in 2025, the Trump administration has a chance to make tangible movements toward crypto-friendly policies, but the question remains–how does it mean for a country to be crypto-friendly?
The Crypto-Friendly Holy Grail
Regulatory clarity has been one of the most sought-after concepts in the crypto industry. Firstly, understanding the fundamentals of digital assets requires clear classification, whether they are securities, commodities, or currencies, to eliminate regulatory uncertainty. A transparent framework is equally essential; a well-defined legal structure would reduce compliance costs and make introducing tokenized assets into the US market easier.