Trump’s Crypto Presidency: Is 47 Sticking To His Campaign Promises?

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Three months into his second term, President Donald J. Trump has taken an aggressive stance on cryptocurrency. Support him or not, it is clear that he intends to follow through on his digital asset promises.
During the 2024 campaign, Trump made several pledges to the digital asset industry. He vowed to end the regulatory crackdown on crypto, remove SEC Chair Gary Gensler, and position the United States as the world leader in bitcoin and blockchain innovation.
Now, with nearly 100 days in office, he has already delivered on most of those promises, each carried out with his signature dramatic flair.
SEC Chair Gensler Resigns Before Trump Takes Office
During the 2024 Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, President Trump addressed the crowd with remarks framing Gary Gensler’s departure as part of his broader agenda.
Gary Gensler, former Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, stepped down on January 20th.
His tenure was marked by an assertive regulatory approach to digital assets. Notably, his resignation occurred one day before President Trump officially returned to office, a timing that appears to be strategic.