The new crypto czar, David Sacks, has praised President Donald Trump’s executive order on crypto during an interview with Fox Business.
The order aims to clarify regulations, define digital assets, and strengthen the dollar’s dominance through stablecoins. According to Sacks, the newly formed Digital Assets Working Group will oversee regulatory development.
It will classify digital assets into categories such as securities, commodities, and collectibles. The administration also seeks to expand stablecoin use, believing it could drive demand for U.S. Treasuries. Sacks argued that this strategy could support national debt and reduce long-term interest rates.
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Sacks emphasized that the industry needs clear guidelines, stating that businesses are ready to comply if rules are transparent. He contrasted this approach with Biden’s administration, which he claimed used enforcement without clear regulations.
Sacks criticized the administration for a lack of clear rules, which he argued pushed innovation offshore.
Stablecoins and the U.S. Dollar’s Digital Future
Notably, the new administration views stablecoins as a better alternative to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Sacks described CBDCs as a potential threat to freedom and liberty.
Instead, the administration wants to strengthen the dollar’s global role through stablecoins. Trump previously stated that his administration would retain all Bitcoin holdings acquired by the U.S. government.
While the administration has not yet committed to a national Bitcoin reserve, it remains under consideration. Sacks said;
“Yeah, we’re going to evaluate that. We have not decided to do it yet. We need to study that.”
Bitcoin briefly surged on the news before falling back as traders reassessed the impact.
Furthermore, Sacks views the controversial Trump Coin as a collectible item, similar to a baseball card, rather than a financial instrument. He has expressed no concern over potential conflicts of interest arising from the former president’s involvement in its launch.
New Leadership and Regulatory Shift
It is also important to note that Trump has appointed key figures aligned with a pro-crypto stance. Former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins will lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, replacing Gary Gensler.
Currently, the SEC is run by the acting chairman, Mark Uyeda, a known crypto advocate. Under this new leadership, the SEC introduced a dedicated crypto task force under Commissioner Hester Peirce.
Peirce, a long-time industry advocate, supports policies that encourage technological growth rather than restrict it.
At the Treasury Department, Trump selected hedge fund manager Scott Bessent. He attended the Crypto Ball in Washington alongside lawmakers and industry leaders. His appointment signals a broader effort to position the U.S. as a leader in digital assets.
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