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Day by day, Donald Trump’s crypto team is growing through strategic appointments. True to his vision of “Make America Great Again”, the re-elected president surrounds himself with technology profiles suited for innovation. Among the latest arrivals: Bo Hines, a former college football player, now at the helm of the “Crypto Council”. A bold choice, but not without controversy, reflecting the crypto-friendly vision of the Trump administration.
Bo Hines, rising star in the crypto sphere
The arrival of Bo Hines as executive director of the “Crypto Council” marks a new step in the pro-crypto strategy of Donald Trump. A former unsuccessful Republican candidate for the House of Representatives in 2022, Hines has managed to attract attention with his unique pedigree: a graduate of Yale and Wake Forest Law School, and supported by pro-crypto PACs, he embodies a generation of leaders steeped in digital finance.
In his new role, Hines will work closely with David Sacks, designated “crypto tsar” equipped with a shocking vision by Trump. Their mission: to create a favorable environment for the flourishing of digital assets.
As Trump stated: ” Together, they will make this sector a pillar of our nation’s technological innovation. “
Some figures illustrate the ambition of the administration:
- $13.4 million contributed by Ryan Salame to pro-crypto candidates, including Hines;
- Strategic appointments in high spheres, including Elon Musk and Paul Atkins;
- A key electoral promise: to make the United States the “world capital of crypto”.
With such a casting, the American crypto market seems ready to ride a wave of opportunities, but critics are already rumbling backstage.
Donald Trump: a controversial champion of digital assets
Trump has never hidden his ambition to propel the United States to the top of the crypto sphere. This approach translates into appointments that are as strategic as they are symbolic, like Sriram Krishnan, a former partner at Andreessen Horowitz, appointed senior advisor on artificial intelligence policy.
🇺🇸 I'm honored to be able to serve our country and ensure continued American leadership in AI working closely with @DavidSacks.
Thank you @realDonaldTrump for this opportunity. pic.twitter.com/kw1n0IKK2a
— Sriram Krishnan (@sriramk) December 22, 2024
A valuable ally in shaping synergies between AI and digital assets.
However, these choices raise questions. The specter of Ryan Salame, the former CEO of FTX (FTT) sentenced to seven years in prison, looms over this strategy. His massive funding of Republican candidates, including Hines, raises doubts about the transparency of this major crypto cleanup.
Despite this, Trump persists: “My administration is committed to ensuring resources and a framework conducive to innovation.”
An enticing promise for investors, but fraught with risk. Especially since the appointment of Paul Atkins as head of the SEC could disrupt the agency’s regulatory approach, much to the relief of blockchain giants.
However, not everyone is convinced. For some like Arthur Hayes, Trump’s inauguration is likely to trigger a massive collapse of the crypto market. An alarming prediction that casts a shadow over the promises of a bright future under the Trump era.
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La révolution blockchain et crypto est en marche ! Et le jour où les impacts se feront ressentir sur l’économie la plus vulnérable de ce Monde, contre toute espérance, je dirai que j’y étais pour quelque chose
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