A New Dawn for Crypto: Regulatory Clarity and Opportunities Post-Election

Premature celebration, or well-earned victory?

With Donald Trump heading back to the Oval Office, a wave of euphoria has gripped the crypto world. 

And big name after big name is adding fuel to a crypto fire that buoyed Bitcoin to a new all-time-high – over $82K.

Charles Hoskinson plans to open a lobbying office in Washington.

Andressen Horowitz’s a16z sees the current environment as a prime time to invest in crypto.

And Cathie Wood of ARK Invest thinks today’s environment compares favorably to investment opportunities in the 1980s and 1990s.

Time for a closer look at how far the growing crypto momentum could go.

A New Dawn for Crypto Investment

In a post-election video overview of the crypto landscape and broader economy, Cathie Woods of Ark Invest sees many opportunities. 

Perhaps the most profound thing that’s going to happen in the very near term is a changing of the guard at some of the regulatory agencies—the SEC and the FTC. 

Cathie Wood, ARK Invest

Gary Gensler’s notoriously anti-crypto regime at the SEC is likely to end, potentially replaced by a far more pro-crypto voice like Hester Pierce. 

Lina Khan’s term as chair of the FTC will also give way to a voice far less threatening to big tech companies.

Wood anticipates that Donald Trump’s future administration will adopt a more favorable approach toward cryptocurrencies. 

That would go a long way towards reversing the damage of the SEC’s current stance, including the loss of talent to other countries. 

Crypto venture capital firm a16z echoed this sentiment in a blog post.

It is significant for the industry. We’re very optimistic that the government will now foster innovation, accelerate progress, and enable the crypto ecosystem to thrive in the U.S.

a16z Crypto

Andressen Horowitz’s firm emphasized the importance of establishing a regulatory environment that supports innovation in the crypto sector.

Mr. Cardano Goes To Washington – $ADA to Explode?

In a proactive move, Charles Hoskinson (founder of Cardano ($ADA) and co-founder of IOHK), plans to open a policy office in Washington, D.C., and build bipartisan support for crypto-friendly regulations. 

Hoskinson aims to collaborate with lawmakers to develop clear and sensible regulations. The kind that could unlock significant economic value and promote job creation within the crypto industry. 

The goal is to have the office operational by January 2025, focusing on initiatives like repealing SEC Accounting Bulletin 121 and supporting Senator Cynthia Lummis’ crypto bill.

Whether or not Hoskinson succeeds in developing a successful lobbying arm is less significant. More importantly, the move indicates how major crypto players see Washington becoming far friendlier for crypto under Trump’s second administration.

There’s even a growing push for Hoskinson to serve as a Trump crypto advisor, though there’s no official statement yet.

Meanwhile, Hoskinson’s move reinforces what a16z sees. Soon, crypto advocates in Washington will be able to:

With the anticipated regulatory clarity, the U.S. could become one of the most favorable environments for building and growing crypto projects.

Verdict: ‘25 Years of Germinating’ Gives Way to Growth

Cathie Wood stated that crypto technology finally seems ‘ready’ after decades of initial development and growth.

Trump’s reelection could trigger a regulatory environment that provides everything crypto needs to grow. 

And when even Tim Cook considers crypto a normal part of investing, things are looking up.

A young digital assets market is about to grow up.

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