- J.D. Vance laid out Trump’s crypto game plan, pushing for deregulation and pro-bitcoin policies.
- He slammed the SEC’s past leadership and backed the GENESIS Act to bring stablecoins back onshore.
- Vance urged the crypto crowd to get political, calling digital assets a hedge against censorship and bad policy.
With the crowd buzzing in Vegas, J.D. Vance didn’t hold back. He took the stage at Bitcoin 2025 like a man on a mission—talking crypto freedom, a broken system, and a full-on shift in Washington’s stance toward digital assets. “This isn’t just a gathering,” he said, pausing for effect. “It’s a movement.” The message was crystal clear: the Trump administration is rewriting the playbook for crypto regulation.
Crypto Allies, Stablecoin Push, and a Swipe at the SEC
Vance gave a shout-out to early backers like David Bailey and the Winklevoss twins, crediting them with cracking open the doors of Silicon Valley for the Trump campaign. Then came the meat of the agenda: three main goals—kill hostile regulations, pass the GENESIS Act to supercharge stablecoins, and define a real framework for digital assets. He insisted stablecoins won’t harm the dollar but actually help it thrive globally. And yes, Gary Gensler? Officially out. “His war on innovation ends now,” Vance said bluntly.
Freedom, Finance, and a Warning for the Future
Vance didn’t just talk economics—he made it personal. He pointed to real-world moments like Canada’s trucker protests and the U.S. “debanking” mess as proof that crypto isn’t just financial—it’s a defense against control. Digital assets, in his view, protect civil liberties. “Crypto is a hedge,” he said, “against inflation, against discrimination, and against the bad calls of the powerful.”
The Final Plea: Get Political or Get Left Behind
Before stepping offstage, Vance drove one last point home. He told the crypto community to get political, or risk getting steamrolled. Praising the Bitcoin Reserve and Bitcoin Policy Institute, he warned, “If you don’t get involved in politics, politics will ignore you.” It wasn’t just a call to action—it felt like a dare. “Let’s not wake up in a poorer, weaker country,” he said, “just because we didn’t act when it mattered.”
