At the 2026 Davos World Economic Forum, cryptocurrency reemerged as a significant topic amid broader geopolitical concerns. Former US President Donald Trump emphasized making the US the global hub for cryptocurrency, supporting crypto-friendly legislation such as the CLARITY Act. Meanwhile, European officials, exemplified by the Bank of France Governor, reaffirmed skepticism toward private cryptocurrencies, promoting CBDCs and stressing financial stability concerns, underscoring a widening regulatory divide between the US and Europe.