Trump Hosts Crypto Leaders at White House (Remarks)

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 19, 2026 at 20:39  |  11:02  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Donald Trump — President of the United States

Summary

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.
Ideas
Donald Trump President of the United States 5:48
Bitcoin is permanent Treasury reserve asset.
The U.S. established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve making Bitcoin a permanent Treasury asset, and the CFTC authorized the first true Bitcoin perpetual futures on a registered exchange, supporting Bitcoin's institutional status and market access.
Donald Trump President of the United States 9:46
Stock market keeps hitting all-time highs.
Trump argues that U.S. economic dominance and financial innovation are creating jobs and wealth, citing 80 days of all-time stock market highs and record 401(k)s as evidence of stock market strength.
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