White House Unveils Crypto Blueprint to Capture $1 Trillion in Digital Asset Value

The White House has released a comprehensive blueprint aiming to position the United States as the global leader in the cryptocurrency and digital asset space. The report, issued by the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, outlines a multi-faceted strategy involving legislative, regulatory, and banking reforms to foster innovation and attract global crypto talent [1]. A central goal of the initiative is to eliminate the regulatory uncertainty that has long hindered domestic crypto development and pushed projects overseas [1].

The plan emphasizes the need for clear legislative frameworks to empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to oversee spot markets for non-security digital assets, an area previously unregulated at the federal level. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is also urged to use its existing authority to enable digital asset trading and provide clearer guidance on issues such as custody, registration, and recordkeeping [1]. This shift represents a significant step toward creating a more predictable environment for crypto businesses and investors.

A notable aspect of the roadmap is its favorable stance toward Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The report encourages the use of safe harbors and regulatory sandboxes to accelerate the integration of DeFi platforms and tokenized assets into the mainstream financial system, signaling a departure from earlier regulatory skepticism [1]. The administration’s position reflects a broader recognition of DeFi as a legitimate and transformative segment of the financial ecosystem.

The White House also moves to end what has been referred to as “Operation Choke Point 2.0,” an informal strategy that allegedly restricted banking access to crypto firms. The roadmap calls for updated banking frameworks that allow traditional financial institutions to offer services such as custody, stablecoin issuance, and tokenized asset management. These reforms are intended to reduce barriers for crypto-native banks and fintech hybrids, promoting greater financial inclusion and innovation [1].

The GENIUS Act, signed into law on July 18, 2025, marks a pivotal development by creating the first federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. The administration views USD-backed stablecoins as essential tools for modernizing the payments infrastructure and maintaining the global dominance of the U.S. dollar. In contrast, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act seeks to permanently ban central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), reflecting concerns over privacy and civil liberties [1].

The report also outlines tax and anti-money laundering (AML) reforms tailored to the unique characteristics of crypto assets. The Treasury Department and IRS are urged to provide updated guidance on critical issues such as mining and staking income, the corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT), and de minimis exemptions for small crypto transactions. AML regulations are similarly being modernized to address the specific risks associated with self-custody and DeFi platforms [1].

Industry experts suggest that the long-term economic impact of the roadmap could be substantial. By positioning the U.S. as the preferred jurisdiction for blockchain innovation, the administration is betting on unlocking over $1 trillion in value for domestic crypto firms and digital finance startups over the next decade [1]. While the report does not explicitly mention the creation of a federal Bitcoin reserve, sources indicate that the infrastructure for such a move is "quietly being explored," hinting at potential future developments in the intersection of public finance and digital assets [1].

Source: [1] Trump’s $1 Trillion Crypto Vision? White House Unveils Blueprint for America’s Digital Future (https://www.cryptoninjas.net/news/trumps-1-trillion-crypto-vision-white-house-unveils-blueprint-for-americas-digital-future/)