The Trump administration has taken rapid action to implement key policy priorities, affecting both federal agencies and the private sector.
During the first two weeks of the new administration, Latham lawyers have been carefully monitoring the executive branch as it implements President Trump’s policy priorities through executive orders and other agency actions. Our experienced practitioners have analyzed many of these actions with a focus on how they might impact entities in key industries.
Below is a high-level overview of these
Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting digital assets and cryptocurrency.
By Yvette Valdez, Stephen Wink, Zachary Fallon, Benjamin Naftalis, and Douglas Yatter
See EO: Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology
Date Issued: January 23, 2025
Agency Impacted: Treasury, DOJ, SEC, CFTC, DHS
Summary: This EO seeks to enhance US leadership in digital assets and financial technology while protecting economic liberty. It promotes responsible growth and use of digital assets, supports the development of dollar-backed stablecoins
Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting environment and energy initiatives.
By Janice Schneider, Jean-Philippe Brisson, Nikki Buffa, and Betty M. Huber
Date Issued: January 20, 2025
Agency Impacted: Interior, Agriculture, Energy, EPA, NOAA, Treasury, Justice
Summary: This presidential memorandum temporarily halts wind energy leasing across all areas of