#TrumpAtDAS

On March 20, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a groundbreaking speech at the Digital Assets Summit (DAS) in New York, marking the first time a former president spoke at a cryptocurrency conference. In his speech, Trump emphasized the importance of U.S. leadership in the digital finance sector and advocated for clear, simplified regulations regarding stablecoins and market structures. He called on Congress to establish straightforward rules to support innovation and maintain the country’s competitive position in blockchain technology.

Trump also highlighted the establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, consisting of 200,000 BTC valued at approximately $17 billion, acquired through various confiscations. He criticized previous regulatory actions aimed at cryptocurrencies and expressed a commitment to expedite legislation concerning stablecoins, particularly those backed by the dollar, such as USDC, to strengthen the dominance of the U.S. dollar in the blockchain era. Additionally, he addressed concerns regarding biases against cryptocurrencies in traditional banking institutions.

The speech was met with enthusiasm in the cryptocurrency community, with many viewing it as a significant step towards mainstream acceptance and regulatory clarity for digital assets.