A historic gathering is set to take place at the White House, where cryptocurrency industry titans will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the future of digital assets in America.
This summit, first announced by the White House on February 28, comes as Trump pushes his ambitious vision to position the United States as the “crypto capital of the world.”
The summit will feature some of the most influential figures in the crypto space.
According to posts on X from Cointelegraph, attendees will include Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, a company known for its significant Bitcoin holdings; Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges;
Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink; and JP Richardson, CEO of Exodus. Reuters also notes that Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood Markets, will be present, as confirmed by a Robinhood spokeswoman, alongside Zach Witkoff, a co-founder of Trump’s own crypto venture, World Liberty Financial.
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, has also confirmed his attendance via a post on X, praising Trump’s acknowledgment of a “multichain world” that extends beyond Bitcoin.
Garlinghouse’s comments suggest that XRP, Ripple’s associated cryptocurrency, could be among the coins under consideration for a proposed U.S. strategic reserve, a topic expected to dominate discussions.
While the White House has not publicly detailed the summit’s agenda, sources indicate that Trump’s plan to establish a strategic cryptocurrency reserve will be a focal point.
Reuters reports that attendees anticipate discussions on incorporating Bitcoin and four other unspecified coins into this reserve, a move that could signal a dramatic shift in U.S. financial policy.
Cointelegraph echoed this sentiment in a March 7 update, citing attendees who revealed that the reserve would extend beyond Bitcoin to include additional digital assets.
Trump’s crypto-friendly stance marks a departure from previous administrations, and this summit could lay the groundwork for executive actions to formalize his vision.
However, as Reuters noted, the White House did not respond to requests for comment on the event’s specifics, leaving some details shrouded in speculation.
The tone surrounding the summit appears overwhelmingly positive among industry leaders. Les Borsai, co-founder of Wave Digital Assets, told Reuters, “For the first time, industry leaders feel they’re walking into a collaborative discussion.”
Though Borsai himself did not secure an invitation, his remarks reflect a broader sentiment that the Trump administration is open to working with the crypto sector—a stark contrast to years of regulatory uncertainty.
Garlinghouse’s X post further underscores this optimism, suggesting that the administration recognizes the diversity of blockchain technologies.
His reference to a “multichain world” hints at a nuanced approach that could elevate altcoins alongside Bitcoin, potentially reshaping the global crypto landscape.
The summit arrives at a time when cryptocurrency is gaining mainstream traction, with companies like MicroStrategy and platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood driving adoption.
Trump’s involvement in World Liberty Financial adds a personal stake to the proceedings, intertwining his business interests with national policy goals.
However, the lack of transparency from the White House, as reported by Reuters, raises questions about how concrete these plans will become and whether they will face resistance from lawmakers or regulators.
As of now, the crypto community is abuzz with anticipation.
Posts on X from Cointelegraph and other sources indicate that the summit could be a defining moment, not just for Trump’s presidency but for the future of digital finance in the U.S.
Whether it results in immediate action or serves as a symbolic gesture, the meeting underscores a growing recognition of cryptocurrency’s role in the global economy.
