Key Statements and Actions in January 2026
Stablecoin Deals: An affiliate of the Trump family's crypto business, World Liberty Financial (WLF), signed an agreement with
Pakistan
on January 14, 2026, to explore using its dollar-linked stablecoin, USD1, for cross-border payments.
Legislative Push: The Trump administration is supporting legislation like the CLARITY Act, aimed at providing regulatory clarity for the industry, although a key Senate vote on a related bill was recently delayed due to industry objections.
Executive Orders: His administration is implementing policies from his January 2025 executive orders that ended the "war on crypto" and established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile from forfeited assets.
SEC Actions: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under the Trump-appointed chair, has dismissed several high-profile enforcement cases against crypto firms, leading to concerns from Democratic lawmakers about potential "pay-to-play" schemes.
Overall Stance
Trump has consistently advocated for a forward-thinking, pro-innovation approach to cryptocurrency since his return to office, a significant shift from his earlier skepticism when he called Bitcoin a "scam". He views digital assets as a strategic advantage for the U.S. economy against rivals like China and has emphasized creating a clear, simple regulatory framework.
His administration also promotes the use of cryptocurrency in retirement accounts and has discouraged states from implementing their own burdensome restrictions. $BTC
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