President Trump hosted crypto and financial leaders at the White House ahead of the CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee meeting. He argued the U.S. is winning the global race in crypto, blockchain, and AI, and highlighted actions such as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the Genius Act stablecoin framework, and new Bitcoin futures. He also called for lower interest rates and touted record stock market highs.
- Trump welcomed crypto, exchange, and financial industry leaders.
- He said the administration ended the regulatory war on crypto.
- He cited the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and digital asset stockpile.
- He highlighted the Genius Act for dollar-backed stablecoin adoption.
- He mentioned CFTC-authorized Bitcoin perpetual futures.
- He said interest rates should fall rather than rise.
- He pointed to all-time stock market highs and record 401(k)s.
- He urged Congress to pass a fair version of the Clarity Act.