Erebor has become only the second crypto-focused bank to receive a conditional federal charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, positioning the Silicon Valley-backed institution to compete in the rapidly growing stablecoin market following the GENIUS Act’s passage. This milestone, achieved in just four months despite industry predictions of an 18-month approval process, signals accelerating institutional adoption of digital assets under the Trump administration and sets the stage for a major shift in the $312 billion stablecoin sector.
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At the Bitcoin 2025 conference, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. criticized traditional banks and endorsed decentralized finance, promoting their family’s crypto initiatives like World Liberty Fi. They highlighted the Trump administration’s pro-crypto policies, including executive orders supporting Bitcoin reserves and banning CBDCs. The SEC has also scaled back crypto regulations, encouraging firms like Deribit to expand in the U.S. Meanwhile, the Trump family’s crypto ventures—including NFTs, meme coins, and mining operations—have drawn scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest, with critics alleging personal enrichment through political influence. The event underscored the growing intersection between the Trump dynasty and the crypto industry.
about Trump Sons Champion Crypto at Bitcoin 2025, Slam Big BanksRipple Executives Optimistic About Positive Shift in US Crypto Policies
Ripple executives, including CEO Brad Garlinghouse, expressed optimism about the growing influence of cryptocurrency in U.S. policy following recent high-profile events in Washington D.C. They highlighted a shift towards pro-innovation regulatory approaches, particularly under the current administration, which has appointed supportive leaders at the SEC and CFTC.Garlinghouse and Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty emphasized the administration’s understanding of the crypto industry, reflecting a broader recognition of blockchain’s transformative potential both domestically and globally.
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Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2024, signals a new era for the crypto industry, according to his son Eric Trump and newly appointed White House A.I. & Crypto Czar, David Sacks. With key appointees like Vice President J.D. Vance and SEC Chairman nominee Paul Atkins, who are both crypto advocates, the administration aims to establish the U.S. as the global crypto capital and foster innovation while addressing regulatory clarity.
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