Overview
- Speaking at the America Business Forum in Miami, President Trump said the United States should become the crypto capital of the world and the leader in Bitcoin.
- He claimed executive orders had ended a federal "war on crypto," but he did not announce new timelines or specific agency actions.
- Trump warned that China and other countries could gain ground if the United States mishandles digital-asset policy.
- Hong Kong moved this week to ease crypto rules, allowing licensed platforms to connect with global exchanges and list new assets, underscoring competitive pressure.
- U.S. steps to date include a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile built from seized coins, the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin framework, and a formal rejection of a U.S. central bank digital currency, which the administration frames as compatible with dollar primacy.