Trump is looking for candidates who support cryptocurrency for financial institutions

ChainCatcher news, according to The Washington Post, President-elect Trump is preparing to take a more lenient stance on cryptocurrencies, as he is looking for key position candidates who are friendly to the crypto industry, while his senior advisors are consulting with crypto executives about potential changes to federal policy. Initial discussions have focused on a range of financial regulatory agencies, including the SEC.

According to five informed sources, Trump's advisors are considering appointing current regulators, former federal officials, and financial industry executives to important leadership positions, many of whom have publicly expressed support for cryptocurrencies. They warned that the discussion process is still in its early stages and the list of candidates is still changing.