- White House crypto czar David Sacks champions prompt digital asset regulation, planning swift stablecoin rules and setting the stage for a golden age in digital finance.
- SEC engages directly with crypto firms as its task force invites industry input, cutting to the chase while evaluating a proposal for a Bitcoin reserve.
David Sacks, the newly appointed White House AI and crypto czar, wasted no time setting the stage for what he calls a “golden age in digital assets.” Standing alongside key congressional leaders, Sacks outlined plans to push forward regulations that could reshape the U.S. cryptocurrency landscape. Stablecoins, a digital currency tied to real-world assets like the U.S. dollar, are at the center of that effort.
America's first ever Crypto Czar just held his first press conference and said they are going to create a "Golden Age For Digital Assets" in America.
However, the most most interesting is not what was said — but who was in the room.
Here's what most people will miss
pic.twitter.com/WWFK8Hwd78
— Austin King (@0xASK) February 4, 2025
Lawmakers are pushing to pass legislation through the House and Senate within the year to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. Sacks emphasized the urgency, predicting a six-month process, which would mark one of the swiftest regulatory actions in recent years.
“They are very committed to moving legislation through the House and the Senate this year in order to provide that clear regulatory framework that the digital assets ecosystem needs to sustain innovation in the United States,” Sacks told CNBC’s Closing Bell Over Time on Tuesday.
A press conference earlier in the day saw Sacks standing beside influential lawmakers, including Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.), and Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.). The lawmakers threw their weight behind a stablecoin bill introduced by Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), designed to establish clear rules for stablecoin issuance and reinforce the dollar’s dominance in digital finance.
Bitcoin Reserve Under Review
Sacks highlighted a controversial proposal from former President Donald Trump’s campaign involving a federal Bitcoin reserve. The president directed his digital assets working group to assess the feasibility of establishing either a bitcoin reserve or a digital asset stockpile. No official decision has emerged, but the task force is evaluating the idea seriously.
The president asked his digital assets working group to study whether it’s feasible to create either a bitcoin reserve or some sort of digital asset stockpile,
Proponents argue a Bitcoin reserve could strengthen the U.S. economy and solidify leadership in digital assets. Supporters believe it could generate trillions in new demand for the dollar, potentially reducing long-term interest rates. Opponents, however, warn of increased volatility in an already unpredictable financial system.
SEC Engages Directly With Crypto Firms
In a dramatic shift from its past approach, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Tuesday that it is ready to engage directly with crypto firms and industry leaders. Under new leadership, the agency has formed a dedicated Crypto Task Force led by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce.
“The Task Force is working to help create a regulatory framework that both achieves the Commission’s important regulatory objectives […] including protecting investors […] and preserves industry’s ability to offer products and services,” said SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce.
Unlike former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who was widely viewed as an adversary to the crypto industry, Peirce is signaling a more open stance. Industry players now have the opportunity to provide feedback directly to the agency, either through written comments or formal meetings.
Tuesday’s policy event marked a turning point for the U.S. crypto industry, with Sacks declaring at a private gathering, “The war on crypto is over.” The statement came during a high-profile Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., attended by some of the biggest names in the digital asset world.
