Weighing in on rumblings around a potential Trump-appointed crypto czar, popular entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary called on whoever’s nominated to put an end to regulatory indecision. "We've got to stop these shenanigans because this is a technology that affects all 11 sectors of the economy," O’Leary said on "Fox & Friends" Thursday.

Bitcoin continued to climb to fresh all-time highs on Thursday, approaching six-figure territory on news that President-elect Donald Trump is considering candidates for a position dedicated toward steering cryptocurrency policy.

Chris Giancarlo, ex-CFTC chair and crypto advocate, may become the US crypto czar, signaling a shift in blockchain regulation.

President-elect Trump is keeping with his pro-crypto campaign message as reports surface the administration is considering a role dedicated to policy for the digital assets industry.

Earlier this year, U.S. senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced The Bitcoin Act to Congress, calling for the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve to reduce the U.S.'s spiraling, near-$36 trillion national debt by buying 1 million bitcoin over five years.

Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly considering “Crypto Dad” Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC chair, for a proposed crypto czar role.