Will Trump’s second term make or break the crypto industry?

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we explore the implications of Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency for the cryptocurrency industry as he prepares to take office as the 47th President of the United States. What could this new administration mean for crypto regulation, blockchain innovation and market growth?

Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts and EU reporter, heard from Matt Hougan, global head of research at Bitwise Asset Management; Keith Ammon, US Representative of New Hampshire; John Deaton, crypto lawyer and advocate, and US Senator Ted Cruz of Texas. They discuss Trump’s evolving stance on digital assets, his campaign promises to reduce regulatory barriers and what the crypto industry can expect in the years ahead.

Whether you’re a crypto investor, a blockchain entrepreneur or simply curious about how the political landscape affects digital assets, this episode has expert perspectives on what Trump’s presidency could mean for the future of crypto.

[01:54] The evolution of Trump's stance on crypto
[03:51] Crypto's maturity attracts attention
[06:11] Industry anticipations for Trump's second term
[08:22] The Bitcoin Act - will it pass? 
[10:03] America to be the Bitcoin capital of the world
[11:41] Congress shouldn't rush crypto legislation
[13:17] Over regulation vs under regulation
[14:27] Keeping state sovereignty on crypto policies
[15:59] Growing pains from new regulations
[17:31] Final thoughts  

This episode was hosted by Savannah Fortis @savannah_fortis and produced by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up).

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