Trump’s Executive Orders Signal Major Shift in U.S. Crypto Policy, Says Blockchain Association CEO

President Donald Trump's executive orders on digital assets mark a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency industry, according to Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger. The directives, signed on August 7, 2025, include provisions allowing crypto in 401(k) plans and penalizing banks for ideological debanking.

"This is a historic shift in how the U.S. treats digital assets," Mersinger stated. The move not only curbs financial exclusion but also grants Americans access to crypto in retirement accounts—a nod to the asset class's decade-long outperformance.

The policy change reflects growing institutional acceptance, with regulated crypto exposure now permitted in mainstream investment vehicles. Mersinger emphasized the end of "reputation risk" as justification for denying services to lawful crypto businesses.