In brief
- President Trump’s perceived crypto conflicts of interest have stood in the way of legislation, and may result in backlash against the industry once he loses office, some industry observers believe.
- Danny Ryan, co-founder of institutional marketing firm Etherealize, said that crypto needs to prove itself as useful and essential before this happens.
- If crypto can embed itself deep into the financial system, Ryan believes, then any backlash will be more like “re-sculpting” than destroying progress.
Donald Trump has been branded a pro-crypto president, thanks to his administration’s passage of crypto legislation. However, some industry observers say his personal stake in the future of crypto—via companies the Trump family has…
Jan 11 2026
