First post-election meeting
Donald Trump held his first post-election meeting with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to discuss appointments in the new administration. While Trump finalizes his cabinet list, selections for key roles such as SEC Chairman and Treasury Secretary are said to be in progress.Candidates for key positions
Potential candidates for these positions include Hester Peirce, known as the “crypto mom,” and Dan Gallagher from Robinhood. Trump, who used to be skeptical about cryptocurrency, has now turned to support the industry, calling for the US to become the “crypto capital” of the world. He has also proposed the establishment of a federal advisory council on the cryptocurrency industry to foster development and innovation in this field.