President-elect Donald Trump has announced Stephan Miran, a prominent advocate for Bitcoin and crypto, as the next Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). This move underscores the incoming administration's focus on integrating Bitcoin into the broader economic strategy.

The CEA, a key advisory body to the president, is tasked with analyzing economic trends and recommending policies to foster growth, stability, and employment. Miran’s nomination reflects Trump’s commitment to bolstering the U.S. economy through forward-thinking policies, particularly those embracing Bitcoin.

Stephan Miran previously served as a senior adviser for economic policy at the Treasury Department during Trump’s first administration. He holds a doctorate in Economics from Harvard University and is currently a Senior Strategist at Hudson Bay Capital Management, as well as a fellow at the Manhattan Institute.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Miran expressed gratitude for his nomination:
“I am beyond honored that President Trump has chosen me to lead his Council of Economic Advisers. I look forward to working to help implement the President’s policy agenda to create a booming, non-inflationary economy that brings prosperity to all Americans!”

Miran has been vocal about the need for regulatory reform to promote innovation in the financial sector. He has criticized the current regulatory framework as overly restrictive, arguing it stifles growth and innovation.

Miran’s appointment aligns with Trump’s broader Bitcoin-friendly agenda. The president-elect has pledged to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet” and recently floated the idea of establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Other notable appointments in Trump’s administration include:

• Paul Atkins as the nominee for SEC Chair: A former SEC commissioner known for his favorable stance on Bitcoin.
• David Sacks as AI and Crypto Czar: A newly created position to guide policy in artificial intelligence and digital assets.
• Bo Hines as Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets.

The Bitcoin community has largely welcomed Miran’s nomination. Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, expressed support, emphasizing Miran’s understanding of the industry’s potential.

In a recent interview, Miran highlighted the importance of Bitcoin and crypto in driving innovation and economic growth. “Crypto has a big role to play in ushering in another Trump administration economic boom,” he said.

If confirmed by the Senate, Miran will oversee efforts to integrate Bitcoin into the U.S. economy while shaping policies to drive growth and innovation. His nomination, alongside other pro-Bitcoin appointments, signals a significant shift in federal economic and regulatory policy under the Trump administration.

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