Bitcoin Conference to Feature Vice President JD Vance, Mimicking Trump's Move
**Bitcoin 2025 Gets a Big-Name Speaker: Vice President JD Vance**
Yo, here's the lowdown on Vice President JD Vance, the main act at this month's Bitcoin 2025 conference. Last year, President Donald Trump graced the Bitcoin 2024 stage in Nashville while campaigning and now Vance is set to make history as the first Vice President to headline a crypto event, showin' off his support for Bitcoin.
The conference organizers spilled the beans on Friday, excited about Vance's public endorsement of Bitcoin. A reliable source confirmed to Decrypt that Vance will take the stage at the event. Trump, who's no stranger to the Bitcoin scene, spoke at the 2024 event before he headed back to the White House in November. The former president pushed for American businesses to have the monopoly on minting future Bitcoins and encouraged investors to hang onto their stash.
Vampin' for Senate in 2021, Vance admitted to owning between $100,000 and $250,000 in Bitcoin, and he's got a place in the crypto world thanks to his ties with renowned libertarian billionaire investor, Peter Thiel, who's a crypto advocate. Since Trump's return to office, he's stacked up a strategic Bitcoin reserve, set up a separate digital assets stockpile, signed the first crypto-related bill into law, and scrapped a handful of lawsuits against firms in the crypto world. To top it off, he launched his own Solana meme coin just days before getting sworn in again.
Trump's crypto antics have caught the attention of top Democrats and industry watchdogs who've claimed he's using his position to boost his own business interests. But many leading crypto advocates have lauded his support and relaxation of regulatory restrictions. Trump'stwo eldest sons, Eric and Donald Jr., are joining Vance on the stage at Bitcoin 2025, along with the White House's AI and crypto czar,David Sacks.
Mark your calendars for May 27-29, Bitcoin 2025 is goin' down in Sin City, Vegas, baby!
(Edited by James Rubin)
Daily Debrief Newsletter
- In a stunning event, Vice President JD Vance is set to headline the Bitcoin 2025 conference, marking the first time a Vice President has spoken at a cryptocurrency event, signifying his endorsement of Bitcoin.
- The conference organizers announced Vance's involvement on Friday, expressing enthusiasm about his public support for Bitcoin.
- With Trump's appearance at the 2024 event while campaigning, Vance will follow in the footsteps of a crypto-friendly president.
- Trump had advocated for American businesses to control the minting of future Bitcoins and urged investors to hold onto their crypto assets.
- The digital asset sphere saw a shift during Trump's second tenure, with stacking strategic Bitcoin reserves, launching a Solana meme coin, signing the first crypto-related bill into law, and easing regulations against crypto firms.
- In the political scene, Trump's crypto activities have attracted controversy, with critics claiming he's using his position for personal gain.
- Despite the controversy, many leading crypto advocates approve of Trump's supportive stance.
- Joining Vance at Bitcoin 2025 will be Trump's two eldest sons, Eric and Donald Jr., and the White House's AI and crypto czar, David Sacks, amidst general news headlines, finance, technology, and politics.
