At Davos 2026, geopolitical tensions and the Greenland standoff were key topics, with crypto emerging as a significant theme. US President Trump expressed his ambition to make the US the world’s crypto capital and backed crypto-friendly legislation. The Bank of France governor criticized private money and stablecoins, advocating for central bank digital currencies.

Trump emphasized the urgency of signing a crypto market structure bill, framing it as a geopolitical race to prevent China from gaining control. The bill, known as the CLARITY Act, faced delays after support from companies like Coinbase was withdrawn. Trump sees regulation as a competitive tool for the US to become a crypto leader.

At Davos, Coinbase CEO clashed with the Bank of France governor over money sovereignty. The governor warned against private money, while Coinbase CEO defended Bitcoin as a check on democratic deficit spending. The debate highlighted the tension between centralized and decentralized financial systems.

Binance co-CEO hinted at a possible return to the US, while Ripple CEO predicted the exchange’s comeback to the large market. Binance.US was established to serve US customers, but regulatory issues led to a settlement in 2023. Founder Zhao, who was pardoned by Trump, discussed tokenizing assets at Davos.

Circle CEO dismissed fears of stablecoins destabilizing the banking system, calling concerns about bank runs “absurd.” He emphasized that interest payments are primarily for customer retention and not a threat to monetary policy. Stablecoins have a market capitalization of over $300 billion and play a significant role in the industry.

The collapse of the Terra ecosystem in 2022 tarnished stablecoins’ image, but they have since become a crucial topic at Davos. Stablecoins and tokenization are now core themes in policy conversations among powerful global voices. The US and Europe remain divided on regulatory approaches, with stablecoins and tokenization shaping the crypto agenda.

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