Türkçe
Español
Byron Donalds, a member of the U.S. Congress, emphasized the necessity of developing a regulatory environment for the cryptocurrency industry. He described the sector as a young field with significant growth potential.
Proposal for Crypto Regulation
Donalds highlighted the need for a more flexible approach in regulating the rapidly evolving crypto industry. He noted that the current regulatory models are rigid and that institutions like the SEC and CFTC have not been sufficiently innovative in this area.
“What the crypto industry truly needs is a regulatory framework. The sector will change rapidly in the next five years, and you must set the rules.” – Byron Donalds
He mentioned that Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign has embraced cryptocurrencies, collecting $7.5 million in crypto donations between July and September 2024. These donations consist of BTC, ETH, XRP, and USD stablecoins.
“PAC raised funds in BTC, ETH, XRP, and USD stablecoins between July and September 2024. This strengthens Trump’s stance on cryptocurrencies.” – Byron Donalds
Trump to Restructure Regulatory Institutions
Donalds indicated that a potential Trump administration aims to restructure major regulatory bodies like the SEC and CFTC. He also speculated on Dan Gallagher, the Chief Legal Officer of Robinhood, being considered for the new SEC Chair position under Trump’s leadership.
“I believe regulators should focus solely on fulfilling their appointed duties.” – Byron Donalds
He further emphasized that current regulatory institutions struggle to keep pace with the rapid developments in the crypto industry. If Trump were to be elected, he expressed hope that these institutions would better align with the needs of the crypto economy.
The shift in Trump’s approach toward cryptocurrency increases the significance of November 5 for cryptocurrency investors. These developments may play a critical role in the regulation and adoption of cryptocurrencies in the United States.
