Trump’s Team and Wall Street Join Forces to Revamp Mortgages, Cryptocurrency, and Around-the-Clock Trading

The Trump administration has ramped up its attention on affordability issues, as highlighted by a recent White House dinner that brought together leading Wall Street executives.

and mortgage rates. The gathering, which included top figures from , , and Nasdaq, as the administration seeks to work more closely with financial leaders to refine its communication on inflation and affordability. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik, both with significant Wall Street backgrounds, of drawing on industry knowledge to address economic headwinds.

The conversation went beyond housing finance, touching on comprehensive market reforms and immigration measures,

to support the U.S. economy. This shift comes as Democrats have secured wins in pivotal states, intensifying public anxiety about inflation and steep import tariffs—tools Trump has previously cited to defend his economic agenda . The administration’s latest commitment to steady long-term Treasury yields, which affect borrowing costs, of its intent to ease financial pressures on homeowners and borrowers.

At the same time, the financial industry is being reshaped by both regulatory changes and technological advancements. Galaxy Digital Holdings, a significant force in digital assets, has experienced its stock despite a recent 30% decline, echoing Bitcoin’s price swings. The company’s third-quarter results showcased record trading activity and $505 million in net profits, as a link between conventional finance and the crypto world. This trend mirrors a cautious return of institutional investors to digital assets, .

At the same time, Wall Street is advancing toward longer trading hours, with Nasdaq and Cboe

for U.S. stocks by 2026. Supporters, including retail traders such as Kunal Berry and Akshay Anandan, believe that continuous trading will broaden market access, the chance to compete with institutions that already take advantage of overnight sessions. Nevertheless, these plans are being examined for potential issues with liquidity and transparency, with Cboe stressing a “careful and deliberate rollout” .

The intersection of these shifts—government action, financial innovation, and the resilience of the crypto sector—has reignited interest in the relationship between

and major U.S. technology stocks. As tech leaders and digital asset companies navigate shared regulatory and market volatility challenges, their results are becoming more closely linked, about risk and innovation in the post-pandemic landscape.