President-elect Donald Trump reportedly scheduled a Monday meeting with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to discuss personnel appointments for his new administration.
His meeting with Armstrong marks their first since the US Election Day, the Wall Street Journal reported. It comes as Trump focuses on finalizing his cabinet and appointing senior officials.
Coinbase didn’t return Cryptonews’ request for comment by press time.
Musk, Ramaswamy Headline Trump Appointments as Treasury and SEC Candidates Emerge
Trump has recently been focused on selecting key leaders for his new administration. He appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to co-lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Further, speculation is growing around the SEC chairmanship, a role critical to shaping the regulatory landscape for financial and cryptocurrency markets. “Crypto mom” Hester Peirce and Robinhood legal chief Dan Gallagher are viewed as potential contenders to replace Gary Gensler.
Meanwhile, Trump is reportedly set to meet candidates for Treasury Secretary at Mar-a-Lago later this week. Fed Reserve governor Kevin Warsh and billionaire Marc Rowan are among those under consideration.
Trump Pushes for US Leadership in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
Once a crypto skeptic, Trump has become a strong advocate for the industry. Back in July at the Bitcoin 2024 conference, he outlined his vision for a crypto-friendly America under his leadership.
Specifically, he announced plans to establish a crypto industry presidential advisory council to include experts and supporters, aiming to promote growth and innovation in the sector.
This council would seek to create regulations that foster innovation and growth in the crypto sector, guided by industry enthusiasts. Further, Trump has said he aims to make the US the world’s “crypto capital,” signaling a big shift toward supporting digital currencies and blockchain.
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