Trump Signs Two Major Orders That Could Change Crypto and Banking

President Donald Trump has signed two major executive orders focused on crypto, fintech, and the U.S. banking system, and the crypto industry is paying very close attention.

The orders take a two-sided approach. One aims to make it easier for crypto and fintech companies to connect with traditional finance, while the other tightens financial oversight and anti-money laundering rules.

Crypto analyst Chad Steingraber called the move one of the biggest pushes yet toward integrating digital assets into mainstream finance.

Crypto Firms Could Get Direct Access to Fed Systems

The first executive order focuses on removing outdated regulations that slow fintech innovation and crypto adoption.

A major part of the plan asks the Federal Reserve to review how crypto firms and non-bank financial companies can access wholesale payment systems and “master accounts.” These accounts allow firms to move money directly through systems like Fedwire without relying on traditional banks.

That could be huge for companies like Kraken, Ripple, and Anchorage Digital, which have been pushing for deeper integration with U.S. financial infrastructure.

The administration also gave regulators clear deadlines:

• Within 3 months, agencies must identify rules blocking fintech growth.
• Within 6 months, they must begin simplifying regulations and lowering entry barriers.

Supporters say the move could speed up stablecoin payments, tokenized finance, and cheaper cross-border transactions.

Second Order Tightens Financial Monitoring

While the first order supports innovation, the second focuses on tighter financial oversight.

The Treasury Department has been asked to strengthen Bank Secrecy Act rules and improve customer-identification systems. Banks will also be told to monitor suspicious activity tied to payroll tax evasion, labor trafficking, and unregistered payment platforms.

Earlier versions of the proposal reportedly included strict citizenship checks for all bank accounts, but banking groups strongly opposed the idea, warning it would create massive problems for online banking services.

Banks Push Back Against Crypto Expansion

Not everyone is happy with the changes.

Traditional banking groups, such as the Independent Community Bankers of America, warned that granting crypto companies direct access to the Federal Reserve system could increase financial risks.

Still, many in the crypto industry see these orders as one of the clearest signs yet that digital assets are moving closer to the center of the U.S. financial system.

Who will take the maximum advantage here?

Community reaction to Trump’s fintech executive orders turned largely bullish across crypto X, especially among XRP supporters. Responding to the comments, Steingraber said the orders include many of the components needed to bridge the current regulatory gap for digital assets. 

Moreover, many users also pointed to Ripple’s past work with the Federal Reserve’s Faster Payments Task Force and its newer FedNow-related integrations, with many believing the orders could eventually help expand XRP’s role in U.S. payment infrastructure.