CoinDesk Podcast Network COINDESK DAILY: Trump Admin to Revamp USAID With Blockchain
Mar 21, 2025
The Trump administration is considering blockchain tech to transform USAID, aiming to boost transparency in international aid. Eric Trump dives into Japan’s Metaplanet, adding a unique twist to the crypto landscape. Meanwhile, DeFi is thriving with Uniswap Labs launching a seamless web app and wallet for fast, cost-effective swaps across multiple chains. The discussion highlights the ongoing evolution of cryptocurrency regulations in the U.S., making for an insightful look into the future of digital currency.
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Blockchain for Aid
- The Trump administration aims to use blockchain for U.S. international aid distribution.
- This move seeks increased transparency and accountability, aligning with a pro-crypto stance.
Eric Trump and Bitcoin
- Eric Trump joins MetaPlanet's advisory board to promote Bitcoin adoption.
- MetaPlanet, holding substantial Bitcoin, recently bought more for $12.5 million.
OCC Curbs Debanking
- The OCC revised guidelines, telling banks they need not detail how clients harm reputations.
- This aims to curb the covert debanking of crypto firms (Chokepoint 2.0).