Donald Trump to Speak at Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in New York

Donald Trump will speak at the Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in New York on March 20, notably, this will be the first time a sitting U.S. president has ever joined a crypto conference.

Donald Trump will be speaking at the Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in New York on March 20. Notably, this will be the first time a sitting U.S. president has ever joined a crypto conference.

Just recently, Donald Trump hosted the inaugural White House Crypto Summit. While the crypto community wasn’t thrilled with the outcomes, the event delivered key updates on the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve and shed light on the government’s current approach to crypto regulation.

Could Be A Pre-recorded Message

The announcement comes after Bo Hines, Executive Director of the White House’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, spoke at DAS this week, hinting at plans to stockpile Bitcoin for a new strategic reserve. “It’s high time that our president started accumulating assets for the American people, which is what President Trump is doing rather than taking it away,” Hines told the crowd.

Some reports suggest that Trump’s appearance at the event may not be live, with some sources hinting at a pre-recorded message instead.

However, regardless of the format, this still marks a historic moment as the U.S. president is set to formally address a crypto conference. At the event, discussions will center on Bitcoin’s adoption by institutions, regulatory updates, and the future of the crypto market. Trump is expected to outline his administration’s next steps on Bitcoin.

FOX business journalist Eleanor Terrett also shared that multiple sources at the DAS Conference have clarified that President Trump is planning to livestream into the event either today or tomorrow to address the audience.

Top Lawmakers To Feature

The summit will bring together top lawmakers like Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Tom Emmer (R-MN), along with industry giants like MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Saylor will be giving a keynote speech and joining a discussion with BTC historian Pete Rizzo. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart will be moderating a panel with key players, including Robbie Mitchnick, Head of Digital Assets at BlackRock, and Giang Bui, Head of U.S. Equities & Exchange-Traded Products at Nasdaq.

Garlinghouse also announced that the SEC has dropped its appeal in the XRP lawsuit, marking a major victory for Ripple and the crypto industry.