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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Marvie Basilan

President Trump Signs Executive Order On Cryptocurrency

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

KEY POINTS

  • The EO reiterated the importance of 'responsible growth' for digital assets in the country
  • Among the key highlights of the EO is the ban on issuing CBDCs and the promotion of blockchain access 'without persecution'
  • The EO also requires a working group to assess the possibility of establishing a 'national digital asset stockpile'

President Donald Trump has signed a crypto-focused executive order, highlighting some of the promises he made during his campaign.

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