Trump taps pro-bitcoin Stephen Miran for key economic role
President-elect Donald Trump has announced Stephen Miran as his nominee for the chair of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), a key position that influences economic policy in the U.S. Miran, a former senior adviser at the U.S. Treasury Department during Trump's first term, is known for his strong support of cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin. He has been a vocal critic of the current financial regulatory system, arguing that it stifles innovation and hampers financial growth
Miran's appointment aligns with Trump's broader strategy of fostering economic growth through innovation, including the promotion of digital assets like cryptocurrency. He believes that crypto could play a crucial role in driving the next economic boom under Trump's leadership
. His views on crypto have earned him significant backing from the industry, including notable figures such as Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of MicroStrategy.
The Senate must confirm Miran's nomination, but if approved, he will work with the rest of Trump's economic team to shape policies aimed at economic prosperity and growth
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