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White House Crypto Summit: Two Attendees Share Why It Matters - Ep. 797

2025/3/11
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The election of Donald Trump marked a sea change for U.S. crypto policy.

The symbolism of that transformation was on full display at the White House’s first-ever Crypto Summit, at which President Trump met with several crypto business leaders. But what was actually said behind closed doors? And does this mark the beginning of a truly pro-crypto shift—or just another short-lived political move?

In this episode, BitGo CEO Mike Belshe and former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo break down what really happened at the summit, whether the proposed Bitcoin reserve is a smart idea or a political gimmick, and why some believe the U.S. dollar could one day be backed by BTC.

Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com

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Guests:

- Mike Belshe), CEO at BitGo

- Chris Giancarlo), Senior counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher and former CFTC chairman

Links

  • Recent coverage of Unchained on the Bitcoin Reserve and the White House Crypto Summit :

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Why Trump May Have Chosen This Week to Announce a Strategic Crypto Reserve)

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