Trump Administration

In 2024, the cryptocurrency industry emerged as the largest corporate donor in the U.S. presidential election, contributing $238 million, surpassing traditional sectors like oil and pharmaceuticals. This political involvement has sparked concerns about partisanship and regulatory challenges.

On March 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. digital asset policy. This reserve, funded by forfeited bitcoins from the Treasury, signifies a major shift in how the government approaches cryptocurrencies.