Roubini Calls Trump Crypto Agenda 'Clueless' and Financially Ruinous

Published at 2026-02-08 15:00:12

Nouriel Roubini delivered a blistering critique of the Trump administration’s new crypto stance, calling the rapid embrace of digital assets a risky and potentially ruinous policy shift. He warned that hurried legislation and pro‑crypto measures amount to “time bombs” embedded in the financial framework, exposing banks, investors and consumers to systemic vulnerabilities if left unchecked.

Roubini’s comments matter because he remains a prominent, vocal skeptic whose views influence lawmakers and market participants. The critique is likely to intensify scrutiny from regulators and Congress as they weigh consumer protection and systemic‑risk concerns against industry calls for clearer, friendlier rules. For investors and policy watchers, the episode underlines how regulatory direction in Washington can reshape market confidence and the long‑term path for crypto adoption.

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