Trump's America Faces the Crypto Future: A Summit Promises to Reshape the Rules of the Game

The story rarely repeats itself, but it sometimes blinks.

The story rarely repeats itself, but it sometimes blinks. On March 7, the White House transforms its marble into an arena for an unprecedented duel: Trump’s America faces the crypto future. As regulatory theatrics unfold and geopolitics intertwines with the blockchain, this summit could sculpt the face of global finance.

With trade tensions with Europe escalating to new highs and Donald Trump announcing a spectacular increase in tariffs on European exports, reaching 25% in a move sure to stiffen the upper lip of the Old Continent's leaders, Washington is betting on digital assets to reshape the rules of the game.

A geopolitical turning point under tension

Economic tensions between the United States and the European Union are reaching a new peak.

Donald Trump, true to his protectionist policy, has just announced a spectacular increase in tariffs on European exports, raising them to 25%.

In this explosive context, the March 7 summit is no coincidence. It is a strategic move: faced with the EU’s nascent crypto regulations (MiCA), Trump wants to establish America as the sanctuary for crypto innovation.

The executive order signed last week confirms it: the working group on digital assets, led by David Sacks, aims to “free” the industry. The goal? To create a national stock of cryptos and regulate stablecoins.

By canceling Biden’s framework, which aimed for a cautious approach and had been collecting dust in a drawer since November 2022, the Trump administration is sending a clear message: the priority is economic dominance, not control.

Yet, the shadow of a paradox looms. By banning the development of a CBDC (central bank digital currency), Washington seems to want to retain the monopoly on “off-state” innovations. A risky maneuver, but consistent with Trump’s doctrine: America first, even in the virtual realm.

March 7: Trump as keynote speaker, the crypto industry front and center at the White House

The White House will host the crypto summit on March 7. At the heart of the event: Donald Trump as keynote speaker, facing a panel of industry heavyweights.

The summit will bring together historic leaders of crypto, according to the White House press release. Although no names have been officially confirmed yet, figures like the CEO of Coinbase or the CEO of Ripple would be logical guests.

The organization of the summit reveals a calculated strategy. David Sacks, the crypto and AI czar at the White House, drives the agenda.

By his side, Bo Hines, executive director of the presidential working group on digital assets, will negotiate the terms of the future regulatory framework. A key duo, whose decisions could dethrone Asia as the blockchain hub.

Meanwhile, markets are buzzing. Bitcoin, despite a Fear & Greed index at 10, has been slowly recovering since the announcement of the summit.

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Fascinated by Bitcoin since 2017, Evariste has continuously researched the subject. While his initial interest was in trading, he now actively seeks to understand all advances centered on cryptocurrencies. As an editor, he strives to consistently deliver high-quality work that reflects the state of the sector as a whole.