President Trump to Address Digital Asset Summit in New York City
President Donald Trump is set to make history by addressing the audience at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City on Thursday, March 20. This marks the first time a sitting president will speak at a crypto industry conference.
White House’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
The decision for President Trump to speak at the summit follows a recent announcement by Executive Director Bo Hines of the White House’s Presidents Council of Advisers on Digital Assets. Hines hinted at the administration’s plans to accumulate bitcoin for its strategic bitcoin reserve.
During his speech at the summit, Hines emphasized the importance of accumulating assets for the American people, rather than depleting them. He expressed the administration’s eagerness to acquire as much bitcoin as possible.
Notable Speakers and Highlights
Aside from President Trump, other prominent speakers at the event include lawmakers Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Tom Emmer, as well as industry leaders such as Strategy CEO Michael Saylor and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Garlinghouse made a significant announcement during his speech, revealing that the SEC had dropped its appeal against his firm.
How to Watch
If you are unable to attend the summit in person, you can still catch President Trump’s address through the event’s livestreams. The livestream will be available on the event’s website as well as on YouTube.