Crypto Industry Prepares for Major Shift Under Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance, Says Mike Novogratz

Following Donald Trump’s re-election, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz expressed optimism for the cryptocurrency sector’s potential growth. In a recent CNBC interview, the billionaire outlined the positive impact of Trump’s pro-crypto stance and how his administration, filled with crypto-friendly officials, could transform the industry.

“The crypto community showed up,” Novogratz remarked. He highlighted that over 240 Congress members are now considered pro-crypto, a significant shift for the industry. “We’ve got a Congress that is moving our way. We’ve got a president moving our way. And so, for Galaxy, the crypto industry, I couldn’t be more optimistic.”

Regulatory Changes Expected to Boost Institutional Adoption

Novogratz emphasized that with a supportive president and treasury secretary, regulatory bodies like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) could pivot toward pro-crypto policies. He believes this administration will create an environment that encourages crypto integration within major financial institutions.

“The biggest change will be at the OCC, FDIC, and SEC,” he noted, adding that direction from “a President and a Secretary of Treasury that says, ‘hey, we want to lead in this industry,’” could reshape the landscape. Novogratz envisions policies allowing banks to custody and hold crypto on their balance sheets. This step, he asserts, could draw billions into the crypto ecosystem and accelerate the development of decentralized platforms.

Novogratz anticipates that changes in leadership at these regulatory agencies, expected within the first half-year of Trump’s term, could be the beginning of a “step change” for the industry. By easing restrictions and encouraging financial institutions like State Street and Bank of New York to engage with crypto assets, he believes the sector could see unprecedented growth.

With Trump’s administration poised to champion crypto, Novogratz remains optimistic about a new era for digital assets. He expects that institutional interest and adoption will surge, bringing in vast amounts of capital and a wave of new participants to the space