President Donald Trump Will Address Blockworks’ Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in New York City on March 20

This marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has spoken at a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency conference.

President Donald Trump is set to speak at Blockworks' Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in New York City on March 20. This will be the first time a sitting U.S. president has spoken at a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency conference.

The president’s participation in the event, which follows his administration's actions to integrate Bitcoin into national reserves, highlights the growing role of digital assets in financial policy and government strategy.

As the president’s campaign continues, he previously spoke at a Bitcoin conference in Nashville during his campaign. Now, pro-crypto President Trump will be delivering his thoughts on the next stage of his administration's Bitcoin strategy at the crypto event.

The event, which is expected to be attended by leading figures in the cryptocurrency and financial sectors, will also feature keynote speeches by Michael Saylor, a Bitcoin advocate, and a discussion between BTC historian Pete Rizzo and an unnamed guest.

The summit will also host Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, who will moderate a panel featuring BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets, Robbie Mitchnick, and Nasdaq’s Head of U.S. Equities & Exchange-Traded Products, Giang Bui.

The event will focus on the adoption of Bitcoin among institutions, regulatory developments, and the future of crypto markets.

Earlier this month, President Trump signed an executive order establishing the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, marking a new phase in the country's approach to digital assets. The initiative aims to accumulate Bitcoin as a national reserve asset, drawing comparisons to traditional gold reserves.

Bo Hines, Executive Director on Digital Assets for the Trump administration, has stated that the government's Bitcoin acquisition strategy is budget-neutral. This approach ensures it does not affect other financial priorities, as it will be funded through a unique and undisclosed revenue stream.

Hines has emphasized that Bitcoin accumulation is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the nation's financial resilience. Lawmakers have already proposed measures to expand the reserve, with Senator Cynthia Lummis and Congressman Nick Begich suggesting a plan to acquire 1 million BTC over the next five years. The proposal is currently under review, with legislative discussions expected to continue in the coming months.

Moreover, the Executive Director of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets revealed plans for stablecoin legislation to be finalized within two months. Bo Hines expects Senator Bill Hagerty’s GENIUS Act to be enacted, with President Trump potentially signing it into law.