The Next US Treasury Secretary May Make or Break the Crypto-Industry

The Next US Treasury Secretary May Make or Break the Crypto-Industry

The cryptocurrency industry is closely observing the upcoming changes to the US Government as the search for the new Treasury Secretary continues. The change of guard in the White House is imminent after Donald Trump won the US Presidential Elections. As the new president takes up his position, there are plenty of positions in the government that needs to be filled as well. The US Treasury Department is also in need of a new head and going by the reports, Jamie Dimon may be up for that position. Reported on one of the leading business news portal, the Chief of JPMorgan is being under....


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