Cautiously optimistic. CFTC lead + self-custody language + stablecoin rules could be huge if they survive the sausage-making. But we're likely 6–18 months from real impact (rulemaking, lawsuits, agency turf).
Red flags: politics whiplash, CFTC bandwidth, and the optics around memecoins.
My "it's real" signals: US banks reopening crypto rails, a finalized CFTC spot-market rule, and a compliant USD stablecoin charter.
What's your first green light?

Honestly, I didn't expect Trump to go full crypto advocate, but here we are.
The GENIUS Act + that 160-page policy doc is wild — feels like someone in his circle actually did their homework (or got a big bag of SOL 😅).

That said, giving the CFTC more power over spot markets could be huge. Less SEC ambiguity = better for everyone building legit projects.
Also 👀 at the part about self-custody rights being enshrined. That could set a global precedent.

Still side-eyeing the $TRUMP memecoin pump... regulation by day, meme party by night?

Curious if this actually creates a friendlier U.S. environment for builders — or just sparks another round of political crypto theater.

What's everyone else thinking? Too good to be true or legit shift?

Trump's admin has made a major shift on crypto — rolling out a full policy roadmap & legal changes. Here's what's new:
   •   He signed Executive Order 14178 giving power to the CFTC over non-security crypto, blocking CBDCs, and creating a Working Group to draft US crypto rules.
   •   Released a 160-page crypto roadmap, dubbed "the new underside of regulation," pushing clear asset definitions, DeFi, tokenization, self-custody, innovation sandboxes, stablecoin clarity, and urging fast-tracked legislation.
   •   Trump signed the GENIUS Act, setting the first fed law for dollar-backed stablecoins (1:1 reserves, audits, transparency)
   •   Critics warn of ethics risks, notably how his team profited from the $TRUMP memecoin, and some Senators are pushing bills to ban officials from such assets.
   •   Industry "friendly fire" response includes SEC reforms under Chair Paul Atkins to align crypto regs with innovation.

Questions for the community:
   1.   How might these changes impact crypto adoption in the U.S.?
   2.   Will CFTC-led spot crypto regulation be a game-changer?
   3.   How do you feel about the ethical implications of Trump's memecoin involvement?

Let's dig into what this could mean long term.