The White House’s new 166-page Digital Asset report delivers a clear message: private sector innovation over government issued digital currency. But the policy details reveal a more complex picture.
Trump’s January executive order banned CBDCs entirely and tasked a President’s Working Group – notably excluding the Federal Reserve and banking regulators – with drafting this comprehensive framework. Despite consulting these agencies, the report takes an adversarial stance toward them.
With 166 pages of important policy recommendations, this White House report demands careful analysis. Ledger Insights is breaking down the most critical sections so you don’t have to wade through the full document.
This is our second deep-dive analysis covering stablecoins and payments. Our first examined the Banking section, covering both the potential impact on Basel Committee crypto rules and the administration’s key regulatory recommendations.
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