White House Crypto Summit: Here Are the Confirmed Attendees

One pivotal event scheduled as part of President Donald Trump’s push for digital innovation is the White House Crypto Summit, which will be held on Friday, March 7. According to a White House Press Release, the summit will bring together industry leaders, investors, and policymakers, with President Trump leading discussions on the future of digital assets.

Confirmed Crypto Summit Attendees

The confirmed attendees include JP Richardson, CEO of Exodus, a leading self-custodial crypto wallet provider. Over the years, Exodus has allowed people to use the firm’s services to manage digital assets securely without relying on third parties. 

Another important figure attending the event is Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of Strategy, a company known for its bullish Bitcoin investments. 

Since Strategy’s rebranding into a Bitcoin treasury company, Saylor has advocated for BTC as a store of value. This has led to the adoption of digital assets by many other corporate and institutional entities. With his role in the industry, Saylor has earned his invite.

In addition, Matt Huang, co-founder of Paradigm, announced on X that the President has invited him to the digital asset summit. Matt’s Paradigm is a crypto investment firm that funds innovative blockchain projects. The firm plays a frontline role in supporting the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain infrastructure.

Goals of the Crypto Summit

According to the White House, the crypto summit intends to stir a clear regulatory framework for digital assets while fostering innovation and economic growth. 

President Trump’s administration is pushing for a policy shift that embraces digital assets. The administration has emphasized the need for regulatory clarity and industry-friendly policies.

Meanwhile, David Sacks, who leads White House initiatives on AI and cryptocurrency, will chair the summit. Bo Hines, Executive Director of the President’s Working Group on Digital Assets, will administer the crypto summit. 

In addition, the summit’s key objectives will include supporting self-custody, promoting blockchain development, and positioning the U.S. as a global leader in digital finance.

New Twist in Crypto Regulation

Beyond the crypto summit, under this new administration, the SEC has softened its stance on crypto enforcement. For example, the Kraken lawsuit has been dismissed, as well as those of Coinbase, Uniswap, and Consensys. 

Speaking on the state of things, the security agency’s recent moves suggest a shift from aggressive crackdowns to structured engagement. It is clear that the agency approach is part of President Trump’s plans to see the cryptocurrency market in the US thrive.

Essentially, this changing regulatory environment, combined with pending discussions at the White House Crypto Summit, could reshape the future of the digital asset industry in the U.S.