Statement following executive orders on debanking and retirement account access

The following statement is attributed to Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger following today’s executive orders:

“Today’s executive orders from President Trump mark a historic shift in how the U.S. treats digital assets and the innovators building in this space. Ending the discriminatory practice of debanking lawful crypto companies sends a clear message: the era of ‘reputation risk’ being used to justify financial exclusion is over. At the same time, allowing Americans to include regulated, diversified crypto exposure in their 401(k) retirement accounts, the administration is expanding consumer choice and empowering individuals to responsibly build wealth using some of the best-performing assets of the past decade. We applaud this landmark action and whole-of-government approach to cement American leadership in financial innovation and protect the freedom of individuals and businesses to participate in the digital economy.”