Trump’s Executive Order to Reverse Biden’s Crypto Banking Restrictions

President Donald Trump Donald Trump Donald Trump is an American former president politician, businessman, and media personality, who served as the 45th president of the U.S. between 2017 to 2021. Trump earned a Bachelor of science in economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. Trump won the 2016 presidential election as the Republican Party nominee against Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton while losing the popular vote. As president, Trump ordered a travel ban on citizens from several Muslim-majority countries, diverted military funding toward building a wall on the U.S.–Mexico border, and implemented a family separation policy. Trump has remained a prominent figure in the Republican Party and is considered a likely candidate for the 2024 presidential election President is preparing to sign an executive order aimed at reversing Biden administration policies that have made it difficult for crypto companies to access banking services. The order is expected to target policies under Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and introduce reforms to support the industry.

Bo Hines, Executive Director of the White House’s Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets, confirmed that action is on the way but did not share specific details. He assured that the crypto industry can expect developments soon.

Hines also emphasized that Trump’s administration is committed to ending Operation Chokepoint 2.0. The term, coined by analyst Nic Carter, refers to efforts similar to the Obama-era Operation Choke Point, which restricted access to banking for industries like payday lenders and gun dealers.

Could This Order Change Federal Reserve Policies?

While the details of Trump’s order are still being finalized, it could affect Federal Reserve policies on master accounts. These accounts, held by federally chartered banks, are essential for direct payments and access to Fed services. Under Biden, the Federal Reserve denied master accounts to crypto-friendly banks like Custodia, limiting their operations and ability to grow.

Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett pointed out that this is a major development because the Federal Reserve and FDIC have not yet reversed their anti-crypto stance. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently acknowledged concerns over crypto debanking cases and said the Fed would “take a fresh look” at the issue.

Legal Challenges Loom as White House Pushes Forward

Although the Federal Reserve operates independently, the Trump administration is moving ahead with its crypto-friendly agenda. Senior White House officials are expected to meet Thursday to evaluate potential legal challenges before finalizing the order.

However, a White House official denied that any such meeting is scheduled but confirmed that efforts to reverse Operation Chokepoint 2.0 are already underway. With crypto regulation rapidly changing, all eyes are on what happens next.

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Executive Order May Go Beyond Banking

The upcoming order might not stop at banking regulations. It could also include a directive stating that stablecoins, which are pegged to the US dollar, should not be classified as securities. This would be a major shift in policy and could ease regulatory pressure on stablecoin issuers.

If signed, this would be Trump’s third crypto-related executive action since returning to office. The first, issued on January 23, created the Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. The second, signed last week, ordered the establishment of a US government Bitcoin reserve along with a separate stockpile of other digital assets.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Fall

Trump’s recent Crypto Summit disappointed industry leaders, as his Bitcoin reserve plan focused on using seized assets rather than making fresh purchases. Meanwhile, broader economic policies, including new tariffs on China, have added to market uncertainty.

As a result, institutional investors have pulled funds from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 for the first time in four months, while Ethereum fell to $1,870. With crypto policies shifting fast, the market remains on edge for what comes next.