The crypto industry is pushing for an ambitious raft of policies that would promote the widespread adoption of digital assets and considering who best to promote them, as they anticipate a cryptocurrency-friendly regime under President-elect Donald Trump.

Bitcoin reached an all-time high on Monday, continuing to soar after President-elect Donald Trump’s win, and other cryptocurrencies are also climbing. CNN’s Vanessa Yurkevich details how the surge likely reflects optimism of a possible new crypto-friendly government and how the Trump presidency could impact the industry.

Donald Trump's triumphant return to the White House signals a potential golden era for cryptocurrencies, whose influential backers heavily supported his presidential bid.