Unchained White House Crypto Summit: Two Attendees Share Why It Matters - Ep. 797
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Mar 11, 2025 
Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo, and Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC chairman, discuss the pivotal White House Crypto Summit. They reveal insights on the potential shift in U.S. crypto policy under President Trump and the implications of a proposed strategic Bitcoin reserve. The duo debates whether this move is a genuine pro-crypto strategy or mere political theater. They also explore the possible influence of U.S. Bitcoin recognition on global financial landscapes and the complex relationship between government regulations and decentralized finance.
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Crypto Whiplash
- President Trump's crypto tweets caused market whiplash, mentioning a reserve with XRP, SOL, and ADA, then later focusing on BTC and ETH.
- An executive order then established a Bitcoin reserve and a digital asset stockpile for seized assets.
Summit's Shift in Tone
- The White House Crypto Summit signaled a shift in US crypto policy from hostility to acceptance.
- The summit, held in the state dining room, aimed to celebrate the crypto industry and promote the US as a crypto hub.
Fighting Back Against Hackers
- The U.S. should move from defense to offense against state-sponsored crypto hacking.
- Employ private sector hackers, like 18th-century privateers, to retrieve stolen crypto, sharing the bounty with the government.