Vice President JD Vance took the stage at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, sending a clear message: the Trump administration is the champion crypto needs. Vance promised a friendlier regulatory climate for digital assets under President Donald Trump, contrasting sharply with what he called “four years of mistreatment and outright hostility” from Democrats.
“There’s a new sheriff in town,” Vance declared, slamming the Biden-era crackdown known as “Operation Choke Point 2.0.” He told the crowd that the Trump administration recognizes crypto as a key driver of innovation, economic freedom, and personal liberty, not just as a speculative investment. “Crypto finally has a champion and an ally in the White House,” Vance said.
Vance framed the stakes in stark terms: will America lead in the crypto revolution, or cede control to foreign powers and unelected bureaucrats? The vice president praised Bitcoin as a hedge against government overreach and a bulwark against elites who, in his words, “prefer to take over and co-opt cutting-edge technologies to assert their control over other people.”
Vance also voiced support for the pending GENIUS Act, a pro-crypto regulatory reform bill that the Trump administration has championed. “Once that happens, our great President Trump will sign it into law the minute it comes across his desk,” Vance pledged.
His speech marked the first time a sitting vice president has addressed the annual Bitcoin conference, signaling a major shift in the federal government’s approach to digital assets under the Trump administration. As Bitcoin flirts with record highs amid global economic uncertainty, Vance’s remarks are a bold signal that the Trump administration intends to make the U.S. a leader in the digital finance era.
Vance’s bold endorsement of Bitcoin and digital assets signals a sharp policy shift from the previous administration’s efforts to stifle crypto innovation. His remarks tapped into a growing sentiment among Americans who see decentralized finance as a safeguard against overreaching government and corporate power.
With the Trump administration vowing to end regulatory crackdowns like “Operation Choke Point 2.0” and prioritize financial freedom, Vance’s appearance marks a pivotal moment for the U.S. crypto landscape—setting the stage for a new era where digital assets play a central role in America’s economic future.
