Over 20 crypto lawyers have penned an open letter to President Trump, outlining how his administration can create a regulatory environment that fosters cryptocurrency innovation. The letter, exclusively obtained by CoinDesk, details key policy recommendations across SEC and CFTC oversight, stablecoin legislation, and tax reforms. As a fintech analyst, I break down why this could be America's chance to reclaim blockchain leadership—if policymakers don't botch it with outdated thinking.

As a blockchain analyst tracking regulatory winds, I break down how Trump's promised SEC overhaul might finally bring clarity to crypto's Wild West. From Hester Peirce's token safe harbor proposal to the Stoner Cats NFT case, we examine what a pro-innovation securities regulator could mean for DeFi projects and exchanges. Spoiler: Gensler's exit may not be as simple as a tweet.