Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Stefan Berger has emphasized the importance of Europe not being "left behind" in the global race for innovation concerning stablecoins. Berger made this statement in a January 16 post on X.

"A good conversation today with Patrick Hansen from Circle about the future of stablecoins and MiCA," said Berger. "One thing is clear: Europe must not be left behind and should be an attractive hub for innovation."

According to Cointelegraph, President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to transform the United States into the "crypto capital of the planet" by introducing supportive policies and creating a national Bitcoin reserve. He declared, "Instead of attacking industries of the future, we will embrace them, including making America the world capital of crypto and Bitcoin." This marks a departure from earlier regulatory strategies, aiming to promote innovation and establish U.S. leadership in the cryptocurrency sector.

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On Truth Social, Trump announced that David O. Sacks will serve as the "White House A.I. & Crypto Czar," responsible for shaping U.S. policy on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. Trump said, "David will focus on making America the clear global leader in both areas. He will safeguard free speech online and steer us away from Big Tech bias and censorship."

The potential appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman under Trump could signal changes in U.S. crypto regulation. If confirmed, Atkins, known for his pro-innovation stance, may implement a lighter regulatory framework compared to previous stricter SEC leadership, according to Crypto Briefing.

Berger represents North Rhine-Westphalia as an MEP for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), covering regions such as Lower Rhine, Düsseldorf, and Mettmann since 2019. He serves on the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), focusing on competition, digitalization, innovation, and crypto assets.