Amid growing anticipation for the White House’s inaugural crypto summit, a surprising omission has caught industry attention—Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson was not included on the official invite list. While the summit’s roster features top crypto leaders such as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, Hoskinson’s absence is notable given his active engagement with U.S. policymakers and Cardano’s recent inclusion in a proposed national crypto reserve.
A Snub Amid Trump Ties
Sources, later confirmed by Hoskinson himself, reveal that neither he nor any Cardano representatives were invited. This exclusion is unexpected, particularly considering Hoskinson’s lobbying efforts following President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th U.S. president. He had hinted at high-level meetings in Washington and Florida, including a “VIP dinner” originally slated for February 22 and later moved to March 1, coinciding with the MAGA Inc. dinner. Yet, reports confirmed his absence from that gathering as well.
Downplaying the Summit’s Impact
Addressing the controversy on Wednesday, Hoskinson dismissed the summit as overhyped, arguing that real policy decisions occur at the legislative level rather than during roundtable discussions at the White House. He noted that he had been told an official invite list would be released on Monday; however, no invitation was received. Hoskinson emphasized that his focus remains on influencing long-term policy through legislative channels—such as stablecoin and market structure bills—rather than on symbolic summits.
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