Circle CEO Anticipates Executive Orders to Expand Crypto Market

DAVOS, Switzerland - Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of Circle, has indicated that he expects the new U.S. administration to issue executive orders related to cryptocurrency in the near future. These orders may facilitate banks trading in crypto assets, offering crypto investment options to affluent clients, and allowing these assets to be included in financial portfolios.

Circle is known for issuing the USDC stablecoin, which is a digital currency pegged to the U.S. dollar. The USDC is currently the second largest stablecoin globally by market capitalization and is ranked as the eighth largest cryptocurrency according to CoinGecko.

The incoming President, Donald Trump, has expressed a desire to be known as a "crypto president" and is anticipated to enact executive orders that aim to diminish regulatory hurdles in the cryptocurrency sector, promoting broader adoption of digital assets immediately after his inauguration.

On the day of his inauguration, the market value of Trump's newly launched cryptocurrency surged to nearly $12 billion, demonstrating significant interest and potential in the digital asset space.

Allaire has called for the repeal of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, which he claims has created a disincentive for banks and financial institutions to hold crypto assets on their balance sheets. He emphasized this as a critical aspect of the expected executive orders, remarking, "This is something to keep a close eye on regarding the EOs."

He is optimistic about the possibility of President Trump taking action to repeal these regulations. Allaire pointed out that Circle has already established partnerships with various banks, indicating a collaborative future in the cryptocurrency space.

In addition to executive orders, Allaire anticipates increased activity in Congress concerning digital asset regulations. He stated, "We expect legislative committees to be very active in the coming weeks," signaling a forthcoming push for clearer guidelines and regulations in the industry.

As the World Economic Forum's annual meeting unfolds in Davos, attention remains focused on the potential changes and developments in the cryptocurrency landscape as regulatory frameworks begin to take shape.

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