Trump Appoints David Sacks as ‘Crypto Czar’ to Regulate Stablecoin Industry in the US

Donald Trump’s single-point agenda is clear: he wants to regulate the digital asset industry, and the best way to do this is to let his all-new Crypto

Donald Trump has made his single-point agenda clear: he wants to regulate the digital asset industry, and the best way to do this is to let his all-new Crypto Czar loose. In a press meeting with CNBC, David Sacks laid out his plans to bring stablecoin innovation to the US shore.

Trump has been pushing the stablecoin agenda during his election, and now Sacks seems to take the onus and be the flagbearer for Stablecoin. During the interview, Sacks pointed out that while stable coin has taken off, it has done so off-shore.

CoinGecko data shows that the stablecoin industry is valued at approximately 227 billion dollars, with 97% of the market being dominated by US-based stablecoins such as Tether’s USDT. Out of the total market, USDT currently holds around 60%. However, despite being US-based, the industry is largely operated offshore.

Sacks, however, plans on changing that. “I think the power of stablecoins is that it could extend the dollar’s dominance internationally and extend it online digitally,” the Crypto Czar stated, adding that this strategic decision is not just meant to improve and internalize the process of regulating this section of digital assets.

This decision also works with the White House’s promise to promote the US dollar's sovereignty and influence. This can also be seen in the executive order signed by Trump on Jan 23, which states its aim “to promote the development and growth of lawful and legitimate dollar-backed stablecoins worldwide.”

Hence, the US government might try to push these coins as digital US dollars, which could see stablecoins becoming the new digital dollar.

To promote this, Sacks claims that the White House would provide support and establish legislation to control and regulate them closely. This could prove helpful for stablecoins like Circle’s USDC and USDT.

While USDC is already seen as regulated, Tether’s USDT faces regulatory challenges in the EU landscape. In fact, it is often labeled as a non-compliant Stablecoin. This new shift can finally change that and make USDT a regulated and compliant stablecoin.

Tether has expressed its happiness on the matter. Tether CEO Paolo Ardonio told Cointelegraph in October 2024 that Tether is the “best friend of the US government.” Therefore, the organization will welcome the decision of the US government to bring stablecoins onshore.