White House Unveils Bold Crypto ‘Roadmap’ to Usher in U.S. Leadership in Digital Assets

The White House released a sweeping 160-page policy framework Wednesday designed to establish the United States as a global leader in digital assets, aligning with President Donald Trump’s promise to usher in a “Golden Age of Crypto.” The long-anticipated report lays out a regulatory and legislative path to bring clarity, growth, and legitimacy to the evolving cryptocurrency sector, though it notably omits updates on the administration’s proposed federal digital asset stockpile.

Billed as the most comprehensive government document ever produced on digital assets, the framework is the product of a high-level task force convened by President Trump. It includes key members of his cabinet, such as the Treasury and Commerce secretaries and the Attorney General, tasked with coordinating a national crypto strategy.

While Trump was once skeptical of cryptocurrency, his administration has since shifted course, embracing the sector as a strategic financial and technological frontier. Under this renewed vision, officials are moving to scale back burdensome regulations and empower innovation through supportive legislation.

A fact sheet accompanying the document underscored the administration’s ambitious stance: “By implementing these recommendations, policymakers can ensure that the United States leads the blockchain revolution and ushers in the Golden Age of Crypto.”

Among the key recommendations, the report calls for:

• Clearer regulatory guidance from agencies like the SEC and CFTC to address rules around registration, custody, and trading;
• Congressional action to support Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and better integrate blockchain technologies into mainstream financial infrastructure;
• Modernized anti-money laundering frameworks are tailored to the unique features of digital currencies.

Crypto industry leaders welcomed the report as a milestone. James Butterfill of CoinShares described the framework as “highly ambitious and ideologically clear,” though he cautioned that its success will hinge on regulatory cooperation and bipartisan support in Congress.

Still, the absence of detail regarding the administration’s proposed bitcoin reserve drew criticism from some stakeholders. While White House officials confirmed that work is underway to establish such a reserve, specifics remain under wraps for now.

On the private side, Trump and his family continue to deepen their involvement in the crypto space. From a bitcoin mining company to a stablecoin launched through World Liberty Financial, where Trump reportedly earned over $57 million, the former president has positioned himself not just as a policy advocate but also as a participant in the emerging digital economy. His ventures also include a meme coin, a trading app, and a sizable bitcoin holding through Trump Media.

The White House maintains that all assets are held in a trust managed by Trump’s children, emphasizing there is no direct conflict of interest. Nonetheless, watchdog groups and political opponents are raising questions over the close intersection of policy and personal gain.

Regardless of political scrutiny, the roadmap signals a turning point for the U.S. digital asset industry. With global competitors racing to dominate blockchain technologies, the Trump administration’s comprehensive plan could place the U.S. squarely at the helm of the next financial revolution, provided execution matches ambition.