Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson expressed optimism about the prospects for cryptocurrencies under Donald Trump's administration, expecting regulatory clarity and integration with traditional finance.
Crypto Regulations and Trump Administration
Johnson believes that the Trump administration will begin addressing clear regulatory conditions for merging traditional finance and crypto. She emphasized the need for regulatory clarity to reduce costs and promote innovation.
Blockchain: Future for Funds
Johnson suggests blockchain could be utilized for exchange-traded and mutual funds in the future. She highlighted blockchain as a technology capable of enhancing the efficiency of funds.
Parallels with Dot-Com Era
Johnson draws parallels between the current cryptocurrency industry and the development of internet companies in the late 1990s - early 2000s. Just like then, there might be highly successful companies emerging, but also many failures.
Johnson believes the crypto industry has tremendous potential but warns of potential risks similar to the dot-com era. She hopes for positive changes under Trump's administration, which might lead to a more crypto-friendly policy.