In a bold move that could redefine the future of cryptocurrency in the United States, industry titans are set to gather at the White House for the first-ever crypto summit. With President Donald Trump at the helm, discussions will focus on establishing the U.S. as the ultimate “crypto capital” and even launching a government-backed Bitcoin reserve, funded by seized assets. It’s a significant moment in the nascent world of digital currencies—a chance for key players, including the likes of Michael Saylor and Vlad Tenev, to voice their calls for clearer regulations and share insights on the potential inclusion of various cryptocurrencies in this much-anticipated reserve. So, will this high-profile meeting finally bring the clarity and legitimacy that the cryptocurrency industry so desperately seeks? Join me as we dive into this fascinating intersection of politics and digital finance. LEARN MORE
Key Notes
- First crypto White House summit brings industry leaders to discuss US crypto future.
- Trump signs executive order to establish a Bitcoin reserve from seized assets.
- Industry leaders call for clearer crypto regulations and discuss reserve inclusion.
Leading cryptocurrency figures will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday to discuss plans for establishing the U.S. as the global “crypto capital.”
The meeting will include industry leaders like Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood Markets, and Zach Witkoff, co-founder of Trump’s crypto business, World Liberty Financial.
Focus on Strategic Reserve
The meeting is anticipated to focus on President Trump’s initiative to establish a strategic reserve of Bitcoin
BTC
$86 367
24h volatility:
3.2%
Market cap:
$1.71 T
Vol. 24h:
$46.92 B
and four additional cryptocurrencies. On March 6th, Trump signed an executive order directing the Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce to develop “budget-neutral strategies” to acquire more Bitcoin without adding any costs to taxpayers.
The summit is set to kick off at 1:30 pm ET (1830 GMT), as confirmed by those invited. The White House revealed the event on February 28, but did not respond to inquiries regarding the agenda, attendee list, or whether any executive actions are expected.
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