Opinion | The End of Crypto’s ‘Choke Point’
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 10 2025
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Source: WSJ
Shift in U.S. Government Stance on Cryptocurrencies: The federal government is moving away from its previous negative approach towards cryptocurrencies, with the Trump administration promoting digital assets to enhance financial innovation and global competitiveness.
Federal Reserve's Support for Innovation: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicates a shift in policy, stating that the Fed now supports innovation in the crypto space and aims to prevent banks from unnecessarily terminating relationships with legal digital-asset companies.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








