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Trump expected to attend White House meeting with crypto CEOs, sources say
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President Donald Trump is expected to attend a White House meeting with top crypto executives next week, according to people briefed on the planning. The gathering, scheduled for Wednesday, will bring together CEOs from Coinbase, Ripple, Gemini, Robinhood, Polymarket and Kalshi ahead of the first meeting of the new Commodity Futures Trading Commission innovation advisory committee. Participants have been told Trump plans to take part in the session at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which sits next to the White House.
The meeting is a prelude to the innovation committee's inaugural event on Thursday, where a long list of leaders from crypto, prediction markets and AI will discuss their industries. The committee was formed under CFTC Chairman Mike Selig to provide a structured dialogue between regulators and the fast-evolving digital asset sector. It represents a significant step in the administration's effort to engage directly with industry players.
The White House meeting is expected to include not only crypto founders but also CFTC Chairman Mike Selig and other advisers. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick may also appear, one person added. The roster includes chiefs of traditional financial infrastructure firms such as CME Group, Nasdaq, Intercontinental Exchange and DTCC, highlighting the breadth of the initiative.
The Thursday afternoon session at the CFTC will focus on the group's innovation agenda, with an opening session titled "Crypto's Regulatory Evolution: From Uncertainty to Clarity." Among the suggested topics is "the remaining challenges to a durable federal market structure." This signals a shift toward more concrete regulatory frameworks after years of ambiguity.
For crypto companies, direct access to the president and top regulators offers a chance to shape policy at the highest level. The mix of digital asset firms with established exchanges and clearinghouses suggests a push for integrating crypto into mainstream finance. Industry observers see the meeting as a potential turning point for regulatory clarity.
White House spokespeople did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the plans. Industry participants have reportedly been told Trump is planning to attend, though attendance lists are subject to change. The anticipation underscores how closely the sector is watching the administration's moves.
The meeting comes amid contentious debate over advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act through the U.S. Senate. Further action may hinge on whether the president accepts tighter ethics restrictions governing his personal involvement in crypto. The outcome could determine how quickly the legislation moves and what shape it takes.
The White House meeting and CFTC committee reflect a broader trend of regulators seeking to accommodate innovation rather than resist it. With prediction markets and AI firms also represented, the agenda extends beyond crypto to encompass the wider digital economy. The week's events could set the tone for U.S. leadership in these technologies.
