Basri Caneri 
The first White House Crypto Summit, which is seen as a historic development for the cryptocurrency industry, will be held on March 7, 2025. The summit will include prominent names in the crypto world such as Michael Saylor, Brad Garlinghouse, Brian Armstrong, as well as senior officials from the Trump administration.
The summit, which will take place at a time when the US is at a critical threshold regarding crypto regulations, is expected to discuss important issues regarding regulations, public-private sector cooperation and the future of the sector.
Who are the Crypto Leaders Attending the Summit?
More than 25 industry leaders and members of the Presidential Digital Assets Working Group will attend the meeting at the White House. Here are some important names that will be present at the summit:
- Michael Saylor (CEO of MicroStrategy) – Advising the Trump administration to adopt Bitcoin as a national reserve asset.
- Brian Armstrong (Coinbase CEO) – Lobbies for crypto-friendly regulations and directly represents the industry.
- Brad Garlinghouse (Ripple CEO) – In the spotlight after XRP’s inclusion in the reserve.
- Chris Dixon (a16z General Partner) – He will be at the summit as the representative of Andreessen Horowitz, which invests heavily in crypto startups.
- Fred Thiel (CEO of MARA) – He will attend the summit as a representative of the Bitcoin mining industry.
- Mike Belshe (BitGo CEO) – The direction of regulations on the side of centralized exchanges is also very curious.
- Sergey Nazarov (Chainlink Co-Founder) – Chainlink’s role in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain infrastructure is quite big.
- Zach Witkoff (CEO of World Liberty Financial) – The future of Trump-backed DeFi projects is also a hot topic.
- Kris Marszalek (CEO of Crypto.com) – The integration of the crypto sector into the mainstream financial system is another important topic.
- Vlad Tenev (Robinhood CEO) – He will represent the bridge between traditional finance and crypto markets.
- The Winklevoss Brothers (CEOs of Gemini) – Following their lawsuit with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), they will participate to contribute to improving the regulatory environment.
In addition to these names, many investors and industry leaders will also take part in the summit.
What Topics Will Be Discussed?
The summit will bring together the biggest names in the crypto industry, and the following topics are expected to come to the fore:
- Crypto Regulations: Determining the new legal framework that will shape the cryptocurrency industry in the US.
- Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Web 3.0: The US government’s attitude towards DeFi projects may become clear.
- Bitcoin’s Use as a National Reserve: Michael Saylor and some executives are lobbying for the US to adopt Bitcoin as a national strategic asset.
- Mining Policies: New regulations on Bitcoin mining and energy consumption may be discussed.
- Institutional Crypto Adoption: How institutional investors can become more involved in crypto markets.
Who is Not Attending the Summit?
Although many of the biggest names in the crypto world are attending the summit, it is noteworthy that some important figures have not yet been officially announced:
- Cathie Wood (CEO of Ark Invest)
- Vitalik Buterin (Ethereum Co-Founder)
- Jeremy Allaire (Circle CEO)
- Paolo Ardoino (Tether CEO)
- Anatoly Yakovenko (Solana Founder)
If some of these names are invited at the last minute, the scope of the summit could expand even further.
A New Era Begins in US Crypto Policies
A direct meeting between the White House and the crypto industry’s biggest players could open the door to a new era in the US approach to digital assets.
The crypto industry has long complained about regulatory uncertainty. However, this summit is seen as an important sign that the sector will now have more say in decision-making processes.
Eyes are now turned to this historic meeting that will take place at the White House on March 7, 2025. The decisions to be taken at the summit could shape the future of the US and the global crypto ecosystem.
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