President Donald Trump will host cryptocurrency executives at the White House on Wednesday as U.S. financial regulators this week prepare to advance their framework for certain digital assets. U.S.
Trump, who has earned more than $1.4 billion from his family’s crypto ventures, is scheduled to make remarks with technology leaders at the White House in the afternoon, according to his official schedule.
Reuters/Ipsos polling this week found that a majority of Americans believe Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from the crypto sector since his return to power and that his policy decisions are influenced by his private business dealings, which include World Liberty Financial and the Trump meme coin.
The Republican president has pursued crypto-friendly policies since returning to office in January 2025, particularly through the SEC and the CFTC. U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Mike Selig, U.S.
Crypto executives and representatives from industry trade groups are expected to attend the event, according to two people familiar with the matter. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins and crypto advisor Patrick Witt are also expected to attend, according to media reports.
Sweeping crypto legislation — the industry’s top priority — has stalled in Congress, with little time remaining for lawmakers to approve the bill before the end of the year.
