The CEO of Goldman Sachs confirmed that the investment bank is open to engaging in cryptocurrencies if the regulatory environment changes under President Donald Trump. According to the CEO, U.S. laws need to be more favorable for asset managers to enter the crypto market.
Speaking at a Reuters conference, CEO David Solomon said on Tuesday that the existing regulatory framework must evolve for the bank to invest directly in bitcoin and ethereum. He added that there is currently a lot of attention on the crypto space, but it is still unclear how the legislative framework will change under the new administration.
– Currently, our ability to operate in the crypto markets is extremely limited from a regulatory perspective – said the CEO.
He further explained that while Goldman Sachs has explored digital assets, as a regulated financial institution, it currently cannot buy or sell cryptocurrencies like bitcoin or ethereum.
However, the company holds significant stakes in bitcoin ETFs. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 14, Goldman Sachs holds about $718 million in eight ETFs. Among other investments, the bank has invested $461 million in BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF.
