Trump Administration’s Crypto Report Promises Support for U.S. DeFi

The President's crypto working group has released a 163-page report outlining U.S. policy recommendations, with an emphasis on supporting decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Key points include:

  • Decentralized protocols can comply with regulatory frameworks.
  • The administration aims to foster innovation in the U.S. crypto sector.
  • Treasury's lifting of Tornado Cash sanctions reflects recognition of immutable smart contracts.
  • The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act provides a compliance pathway for the industry.
  • The report details previously covered initiatives but adds clarity on actionable items.
  • No updates were provided on the planned Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.
  • About 40 industry representatives attended the report's launch at the White House.

Industry insiders view this report as a significant advancement in the administration's crypto agenda.