Trump, who cried 'Crypto President'. Executive orders and policies pour out. The trend to seize US leadership.

Trump, who said he would be the 'Crypto President'. Executive orders and policies pour out. The trend to seize US leadership | Seo Dong-ju, Kim Dong-hwan, Kim Min-seung, Korbit Research Center Head [CryptoPLUS]
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 21, 2026 at 05:15  |  35:23  |  3PRO TV (삼프로TV)
Speakers
Kim Min-seung — Head of Research, Cobit

Summary

Korbit Research Center Head Kim Min-seung discusses the recent flood of US crypto regulatory changes under Trump, arguing they form a coherent push to move the US capital market on-chain. He highlights Hyperliquid as a successful proof-of-concept under the new regime, sees Coinbase as a clear beneficiary, and notes that a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve announcement could be the next major catalyst for Bitcoin. The discussion also covers stablecoins, RWA tokenization, and the potential role of deposit tokens from traditional banks.

  • Multiple US regulatory actions over the past five weeks signal irreversible on-chain finance adoption.
  • Hyperliquid's buyback model is now viable and driving a successful flywheel effect.
  • Coinbase is positioned as a key beneficiary given its existing infrastructure and regulatory alignment.
  • The next major Bitcoin catalyst could be a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve announcement.
  • Stablecoins are expected to grow but competition from bank-issued deposit tokens may fragment the market.
  • Traditional financial giants like JPMorgan are quietly building blockchain capabilities.
  • Uncertainty remains around KYC requirements for RWA token trading.
  • The trend is backed by strong public-private alignment in the US.
Trade Ideas
Kim Min-seung Head of Research, Cobit 15:38
Hyperliquid buyback flywheel now works under new rules.
Hyperliquid's buyback flywheel (PvP DEX volume creates revenue, which is used to buy back and burn HYPE tokens, driving price higher) was previously in a regulatory gray area under the SEC's enforcement regime. With the new pro-crypto regulatory environment under Trump, this model is now allowed and has proven successful, leading to rapid growth and a self-reinforcing cycle of increasing volume, revenue, and token price.
Kim Min-seung Head of Research, Cobit 17:58
Coinbase benefits from on-chain finance trend.
Coinbase is already a leading exchange and is positioning itself as a super app for all digital assets. With the US capital market moving on-chain and regulatory barriers removed, Coinbase will be a primary beneficiary due to its existing customer base, regulatory compliance, and first-mover advantage in offering tokenized securities and other RWA products.
Kim Min-seung Head of Research, Cobit 30:14
Bitcoin SBR announcement is key catalyst.
The last remaining major catalyst for Bitcoin's price is the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) by the US government. While timing is uncertain, there are indications that an announcement could come around the midterm elections. If implemented, SBR would create significant institutional demand and act as a powerful bullish driver for Bitcoin.
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