According to the latest development, Donald Trump will have a private meeting with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Trump is expected to discuss his upcoming appointments with Brian Armstrong.
According to information provided by sources close to the matter, President-elect Donald Trump will meet with Brian Armstrong, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, today.
The private meeting will focus on potential staff appointments for Trump's second administration and marks the first interaction between the two since Election Day.
Trump’s relationship with Armstrong is indicative of his changing approach to cryptocurrencies. Once a vocal crypto skeptic, Trump has emerged as an industry advocate, signaling a major shift in his approach to digital assets.
Earlier this year, during a speech at the annual Bitcoin conference, Trump pledged to establish a Presidential Advisory Council on Bitcoin and Crypto if elected. The council would focus on developing transparent regulatory guidelines that Trump said would foster innovation and provide clarity for the emerging industry.
*This is not investment advice.
