When is the White House Crypto Summit ? What to Expect ?

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US President Donald Trump is making waves in both the financial and crypto markets with his latest move. On Sunday, March 2, the crypto market saw a significant rally after Trump announced that five major cryptocurrencies- Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, Cardano, and Ethereum would be added to the US’s new strategic reserve. This initiative aims to position the US as the “Crypto Capital of the World.”

Historic Crypto Summit!

But that’s not all. A historic event is set to happen this Friday, March 7, as Trump will host the first-ever White House Crypto Summit, marking a key moment for both US politics and the crypto industry.

David Sacks, the White House AI and Crypto Czar, will organize and manage the summit, with Bo Hines, the executive director of the working group, assisting. President Trump will lead the event.

Sacks revealed that key founders, CEOs, and investors from the crypto world will meet with Trump’s digital assets working group at the White House to dive into crucial discussions on crypto policy and potential regulations.

Key Attendees and Topics In Focus

The summit will focus on key topics like the US strategic reserve’s role in crypto, setting industry guidelines, expanding stablecoin oversight, opposing a US CBDC, and creating a “Crypto Strategic Reserve” with major cryptocurrencies. It will also explore regulatory frameworks to support growth, balance regulation with innovation, and consider tax-free crypto sales to boost adoption.

The White House Crypto Summit will feature key figures like President Trump, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor, Chainlink’s Sergey Nazarov, and others. Other crypto leaders like Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong, Jesse Powell and the Winklevoss twins may attend.

In the 119th Congress, some Republican lawmakers have introduced competing stablecoin bills, aiming to establish a regulatory framework for these digital assets. However, Democratic lawmakers have criticized President Trump for launching the $TRUMP memecoin shortly before his inauguration, alleging potential conflicts of interest and ethical concerns. 

Nevertheless, the summit seems to be the first major gathering of digital asset leaders at the White House. Under Trump, the SEC has halted investigations and enforcement actions against many digital asset firms. These changes align with the Trump administration’s broader efforts to foster innovation and position the U.S. as a leader in the cryptocurrency sector.