Who Are the 25 Mysterious Invitees to the White House Crypto Summit?
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Who Are the 25 Mysterious Invitees to the White House Crypto Summit?
David Sacks said more information about establishing a cryptocurrency strategic reserve will be revealed at the summit on March 7.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsBy angelilu, Foresight News
David Sacks, U.S. AI and cryptocurrency "czar," confirmed via X on March 1 that the White House will host its first-ever crypto summit on March 7, with President Donald Trump set to personally attend and deliver remarks. The mere announcement of a "first-ever White House crypto summit" has already sent shockwaves across the cryptocurrency industry. The following day (March 2), President Trump further stated his intention to establish a "Cryptocurrency Strategic Reserve," specifically mentioning XRP, SOL, and ADA as initial candidates for inclusion, followed by other top-tier cryptocurrencies such as BTC and ETH.
As public interest surged, David Sacks spoke again, indicating that further details about the Cryptocurrency Strategic Reserve would be revealed during the March 7 summit.
The Summit’s Predecessor: The “Crypto Advisory Committee”
Official details about the summit remain limited—currently only a leaked screenshot of an internal, not-yet-public White House document shared by David Sacks is available—but numerous insider reports have emerged.
FOX Business journalist Eleanor Terrett revealed that Friday’s White House crypto summit will be the first in a series of meetings, effectively replacing the previously anticipated “Crypto Advisory Committee.” This new format will serve as a mechanism for the Presidential Digital Assets Task Force to collaborate with industry leaders on policy development. Approximately 25 invitees have reportedly been finalized.
Prior to Trump’s inauguration, executives across the crypto industry were fiercely competing for seats on this exclusive advisory committee, which was expected to play a pivotal role in drafting legislation, establishing a Bitcoin reserve, and advancing regulatory clarity. Initially, the committee was said to comprise around 24 CEOs and founders from leading crypto firms, though no official list has been released. Bloomberg previously reported that major U.S. crypto project founders leveraged personal connections to secure spots. However, with only 25 positions available, demand far exceeded supply. By mid-February, insiders indicated that Trump was considering replacing the fixed-committee model with an informal, rotating industry summit instead.
Interestingly, the initial rumored guest list for the upcoming summit also hovered around 25 participants. Those invited are likely to gain early access to critical information such as the selection criteria for assets included in the U.S. Cryptocurrency Strategic Reserve—significantly increasing the likelihood that affiliated digital assets will be added to the national reserve. Industry analysts have noted that aside from Bitcoin, other strategic reserve assets would likely be acquired through open market purchases, which could provide substantial upside for selected tokens.
Who Will Attend?
Besides confirmed attendees including President Donald Trump, AI and crypto czar David Sacks, and Executive Director of the Crypto Task Force Bo Hines, sources indicate additional political figures expected at the summit include U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, New York Attorney General Letitia James, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and SEC Chair Paul Atkins.
For more on Bo Hines, read: Who Is Bo Hines, Leading the White House Crypto Summit This Week?
Beyond government officials, the crypto community is particularly eager to know which industry leaders will participate.
Although the official guest list remains unconfirmed, existing information and recent developments allow us to make educated predictions.
In particular, over the past few hours, several prominent figures have confirmed their attendance on social media (though some may be joking using similar templates). Further clues come from prior Bloomberg reporting suggesting most potential appointees to the original Crypto Advisory Committee had already established relationships with Trump and met with him in recent months—this connection remains a key factor in our assessment.
Confirmed Attendees
Brad Garlinghouse (CEO of Ripple)
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse was among the first to hint he was on the guest list, retweeting David Sacks’ post and stating he would be in Washington at the time of the summit.
Historically, ties between Trump and Ripple date back to December last year, when Ripple donated $5 million worth of XRP to Trump’s inauguration. Later, Garlinghouse and Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stu Alderoty were photographed dining with the President at Mar-a-Lago.
In February, Trump shared a CoinDesk article featuring Garlinghouse on Truth Social, triggering a surge in XRP’s price. In March, XRP was officially named as part of the U.S. crypto reserve assets.
Matt Huang (Co-Founder of Paradigm)
Another confirmed attendee is Matt Huang, co-founder of Paradigm, who tweeted on March 5 confirming his participation in Friday’s White House Digital Assets Summit and thanking President Trump for the invitation. He expressed anticipation to discuss how the U.S. can lead in promoting open crypto principles and supporting builders within ecosystems like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
Kyle Samani (Managing Partner of Multicoin Capital)
Kyle Samani, managing partner at Multicoin Capital, also confirmed his attendance via tweet.
Michael Saylor (Founder of Strategy)
Michael Saylor tweeted confirmation of his attendance.
David Bailey (Bitcoin Magazine)
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, retweeted Michael Saylor’s post with the comment “See you there,” implying his presence at the summit.
Jp Richardson (CEO of Exodus)
Jp Richardson, CEO of cryptocurrency wallet provider Exodus, announced he will attend the Friday digital assets summit, possibly discussing self-custody topics. Notably, Exodus previously contributed to Trump’s election campaign.
Zach Witkoff (Co-Founder of World Liberty Financial)
Zach Witkoff confirmed his attendance at the White House Digital Assets Summit on Friday.
Potential Attendees
Charles Hoskinson (Founder of Cardano)
Hoskinson previously stated on his podcast that he has been involved in shaping U.S. crypto policy and mentioned in February that he would meet a “very important person.” ADA has since been included in the U.S. crypto reserve.
Hoskinson's recent comments suggest possible involvement. After community members questioned why ADA was included, he posted on March 2: “No appointments related to cryptocurrency will be made by the executive branch tonight. Meetings don’t imply endorsement or magical new powers. The legislative process takes time and effort.”
“I will not comment further on this topic until I receive clear and concrete updates related to the legislative process aimed at passing new laws that enable this industry to survive and thrive in the United States.”
Jeremy Allaire (CEO of Circle)
Circle, issuer of USDC, contributed to Trump’s inauguration fund and holds a central position in the stablecoin ecosystem. CEO Jeremy Allaire may speak at the summit, especially given that stablecoins are expected to play a key role in future U.S. regulation.
Brian Armstrong (CEO of Coinbase)
Prior to Trump taking office, insiders reported that Trump held a private meeting with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, who said Trump showed strong interest in a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
Coinbase has long been active in U.S. crypto policy discussions. Armstrong has repeatedly met with lawmakers and regulators, advocating for balanced crypto regulation. Additionally, Coinbase has taken a firm stance against legal challenges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), consistently pushing for regulatory clarity.
Kris Marszalek (CEO of Crypto.com)
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek posted a photo with Trump, which remains pinned to his profile. The company donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration committee—making it highly likely he is on the guest list.
Nathan Allman (CEO of Ondo Finance)
Ondo Finance contributed to Trump’s inauguration committee, and the Trump family’s crypto project WLFI previously purchased ONDO tokens. Nathan Allman publicly supported the idea of a U.S. Cryptocurrency Strategic Reserve: “As a blockchain company headquartered in the U.S., we believe President Trump’s initiative to establish a U.S. Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve is a crucial step toward American leadership in digital assets.”
Sergey Nazarov (Co-Founder of Chainlink)
Sergey Nazarov’s latest tweet shows him in Washington, D.C., and indicates close engagement with government officials during the final week of February.
Stuart Alderoty (Chief Legal Officer of Ripple)
It remains unclear whether each company receives only one invitation. While Alderoty dined with Trump alongside Brad Garlinghouse and brings over 30 years of legal experience, he has not posted any content related to the summit on X recently, leaving his attendance uncertain.
Joseph Lubin (Founder of Consensys)
Ethereum co-founder and Consensys founder Joseph Lubin has not commented extensively on the upcoming summit. However, in response to news of the crypto reserve, he noted: “My colleagues at Consensys and I spent significant time in Washington, D.C., both before and after the November 5 general election. The Trump administration fully understands Ethereum’s status, maturity, and capabilities. The Trump family is very enthusiastic about building many businesses on Ethereum.”
Eleanor Terrett later clarified on X that the final guest list will be smaller than initially expected, as it must accommodate members of the Presidential Digital Assets Task Force. However, a larger, invitation-only reception is planned for non-participants, to be held across the street from the White House.
Other speculated attendees include Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, Kraken CEO Arjun Sethi, and Cathie Wood, though no direct evidence currently supports their participation.
Summary
This summit marks one of the first major industry events under Trump’s new administration and is poised to significantly influence the future of cryptocurrency in the United States—and globally.
During earlier planning stages, when it was still referred to as the “Crypto Advisory Committee,” insiders indicated key discussion topics would include digital payment innovation, crypto data center development, and Bitcoin mining infrastructure planning.
Rumors also suggest the Trump administration may introduce a zero capital gains tax policy for crypto assets held longer than one year.
Industry experts widely expect the summit to address several critical issues: First, the establishment of a U.S. Cryptocurrency Strategic Reserve, which carries implications not only for national digital asset security but also for massive value appreciation of selected assets. Second, regulatory clarity to provide a stable and predictable environment for industry growth. Third, fostering institutional adoption to integrate crypto into mainstream finance. Fourth, resolving contentious regulatory policies to ensure healthy sector development.
In addition, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a series of专题 workshops, with the first scheduled for March 21 at the SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C., focusing on the foundational issue of “defining the term ‘security.’”
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