United States President Donald Trump will host the first-ever crypto summit at the White House on March 7. The event has gained significance as it could influence US regulatory policies and investor sentiment in the crypto market.
White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks will chair the summit. Bo Hines, Working Group’s Executive Director will administer it.
White House Readies For Crypto Summit
The White House crypto summit will be held on March 7 and marks a significant milestone in the recognition of cryptocurrencies by the US government. The summit will be led by venture capitalist and White House Crypto Czar David Sacks and administered by Working Group Executive Director Bo Hines. President Trump created the Executive Group shortly after taking office and tasked it with advising the White House on digital asset policy and evaluating the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The White House released a statement confirming the summit, stating,
“President Trump will host and deliver remarks at the first-ever White House Crypto Summit on Friday, March 7. Attendees will include prominent founders, CEOs, and investors from the crypto industry, as well as members of the President’s Working Group on Digital Assets. The summit will be chaired by the White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks and administered by the Working Group’s Executive Director, Bo Hines.”
President Trump is expected to deliver remarks at the gathering, which comes at a time when investor confidence and market sentiment is lagging. The White House added it was committed to providing a clear regulatory framework for crypto, stating,
“The administration is committed to providing a clear regulatory framework, enabling innovation, and protecting economic liberty.”
Trump’s Position On Crypto
Donald Trump derided crypto before the 2024 elections, calling it a scam. However, he changed his position during the 2024 campaign, promising to streamline regulations, choose crypto-friendly officials to key positions, create a stablecoin framework, and establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. As a result, the crypto industry donated millions towards his campaign. However, Trump has yet to fulfill the promises made on the campaign trail, with the industry disappointed by the lack of urgency. The markets have also gotten over the initial euphoria of Trump’s election victory and are struggling after falling back to pre-election levels.
However, the Trump administration’s policies are a clear departure from the Biden administration’s regulatory approach after the collapse of FTX and other scandals. Trump has also gotten into the crypto business himself by launching a meme coin just days before taking office for a second time. He is also involved with a crypto project called World Liberty Financial.
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