ChainCatcher news, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson suggested Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong as the best candidate for the proposed cryptocurrency policy position in Donald Trump's second administration. In a post on X on November 20, Hoskinson outlined the key qualifications for the "crypto czar," emphasizing neutrality, cross-protocol collaboration, and a solid grasp of the unique values of cryptocurrency. Hoskinson believes that Armstrong's leadership at Coinbase makes him an ideal choice. Under Armstrong's leadership, Coinbase has become the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States and one of the first publicly listed cryptocurrency companies:"Coinbase has grown to be one of the pillars of the cryptocurrency industry and has had to endure the unfair tactics of the government to impose regulation through enforcement. I know Armstrong can build a broad tent coalition to unite the entire industry and help us get the government to come together to take real action, including through new legislation."

ChainCatcher news, Bob Prince, Chief Investment Officer of Bridgewater Associates, stated at the third annual Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit held in Hong Kong on Wednesday that the policies of U.S. President-elect Trump regarding tariffs, fiscal stimulus, and immigration may prevent the U.S. from achieving its 2% inflation target. If the U.S. inflation rate remains close to 3% in about a year and a half, Trump may be inclined to nominate a Federal Reserve chairperson who is willing to accommodate a higher inflation target, which would allow him to cut interest rates.He added, "People are looking forward to rate cuts. But if the inflation rate remains unchanged, then it may not be possible to cut rates. I think the situation 18 months from now will be very interesting, as the current Federal Reserve Chair Powell's term will end." (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, sources say that the Trump team is considering Teresa Goody Guillén, a partner at the law firm Baker Hostetler and co-head of its blockchain team, as one of the candidates for the next SEC chairman.Goody Guillén is an experienced securities lawyer with a background in serving the SEC and representing blockchain companies and traditional businesses against the agency. Sources indicate that Trump is looking for a non-bureaucratic supporter of cryptocurrency to fundamentally reform the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).Insiders in Washington say that unlike the first term of Trump's administration, the election process for the second term is swift and orderly, with the SEC chairman candidate expected to be selected before Thanksgiving.

ChainCatcher news, FOX reporter Charles Gasparino stated that Trump's team has consulted with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and at least one senior executive while searching for a candidate for Secretary of the Treasury.It is reported that Trump has a long-standing working relationship with Fink, who is one of the best risk managers in the industry and often consults him on market-related views. Fink will not be a candidate for Secretary of the Treasury, but this indicates that Trump has a grand plan for implementing economic policies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, Polish presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen has promised to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve if elected.

ChainCatcher News, President-elect Trump is considering a new candidate for Treasury Secretary: including former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh and Wall Street billionaire Marc Rowan.Outsiders initially expected Trump to choose Howard Lutnick, CEO of Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald, or Scott Bessent, former fund manager for George Soros.However, Trump has been re-evaluating the top two candidates and has slowed down his selection process, with expectations that he will invite candidates to meet with him at Mar-a-Lago this week.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, 8 informed sources revealed that Trump's transition team is considering a former Uber executive and three current or former Republican congressmen (one of whom is now a Fox News host) to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.Three sources stated that Trump's donor, tech entrepreneur with social ties to Musk, and former Uber executive Emil Michael has emerged as a leading contender.Seven sources mentioned that other candidates include Missouri House Representative and Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Sam Graves, outgoing Louisiana Republican Congressman Garret Graves, and former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, who is currently a Fox News host.

ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, the New York City Dog Mayor election has recently been disrupted by cryptocurrency speculators, leading to the withdrawal of a popular candidate. It is reported that holders of a meme coin named BERT used improper means to campaign for the candidate dog Bertram while smearing other contenders, intending to drive up the token price.The owner of candidate dog Enzo, Olivia Caputo, announced her withdrawal on social media, stating that the competition has devolved into a "catalyst for spreading hate, negative emotions, and violent threats." Caputo accused BERT coin supporters of inducing votes through payments and giveaways, suggesting in group chats that this was a "pump and dump" scheme.According to its website, the NYC Dog Mayor competition in New York "aims to create something fun and joyful for people during a time when many are struggling; to provide a unique opportunity for community development in New York City, and to present politics and civic engagement (this time) in a positive, educational, and engaging way."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Scott Bessent is one of the leading candidates for the position of U.S. Secretary of the Treasury in the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump, and he holds a friendly stance towards cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.In a recent statement related to cryptocurrencies, Bessent said: "I am very excited about the President's acceptance of cryptocurrencies, and I think this aligns very well with the Republican Party; cryptocurrencies represent freedom, and the cryptocurrency economy will continue to exist."Previous news indicates that market sources show Trump's main advisors support former Soros Fund Manager Scott Bessent for the position of Secretary of the Treasury. Sources say Trump has selected KRISTI NOEM as Secretary of Homeland Security.

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.

ChainCatcher news, according to sources, Trump plans to narrow down the list of candidates for U.S. Treasury Secretary this week and is inclined to appoint someone with a Wall Street background for the position. The list of Treasury Secretary candidates includes Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, hedge fund billionaire John Paulson, former George Soros fund manager Scott Bessent, and Virginia Governor and former Carlyle Group executive Glenn Youngkin.Sources say Bessent met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, but this meeting was not an interview for the Treasury position. Insiders revealed that Trump's Wall Street allies are urging him to appoint someone with a deep understanding of the financial industry as Treasury Secretary, and the Trump team has indicated they will follow this advice.Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Representative during Trump's first term and the architect of the comprehensive tariff proposal, is also a candidate for Treasury Secretary. Those familiar with the matter say Lighthizer has begun formulating tariff plans involving China and the European Union, and he could ultimately hold a broad position in the White House overseeing the government's trade policy.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, informed sources revealed that Richard Farley, a partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, and Norm Champ, a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, are among the candidates to succeed Gary Gensler as the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Other informed sources indicated that Dan Gallagher, legal chief of Robinhood Markets Inc., current SEC commissioner Mark Uyeda, and former Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman Heath Tarbert are also under consideration. Informed sources stated that former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins and Willkie Farr & Gallagher partner Robert Stebbins are also in the running.Some informed sources said that members of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and other advisors began discussions with potential candidates after the election. Discussions are ongoing, and candidates may not be finalized for several weeks. Regardless of Trump's choice, the next chairman of the SEC is likely to closely review major rules from the Gensler era that are yet to be implemented or have not yet taken effect, and seek to reduce regulation on the digital asset industry to comply with securities laws.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the Trump team is considering listing Robinhood's Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Dan Gallagher as a candidate for the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.