Crypto companies such as Coinbase Global and Circle have sought legislation to bring regulatory clarity to their businesses after costly battles with regulators under the Biden administration. They found allies in Trump and many Republicans after pouring money into last year’s election.

President Donald Trump on Friday will sign into law a new set of regulations for a type of cryptocurrency that are seen as a way to legitimize the burgeoning industry.

"The Genius Act will go down in history as a law that served as a foundational step in mainstreaming of crypto as an asset class," said Chris Perkins, president, CoinFund.