Donald Trump Hosts Elite Crypto Conference with Mike Tyson, Cathie Wood, and Tether CEO

A prestigious group of cryptocurrency leaders, investors, and public figures will convene at a private event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The conference, dubbed the 'most exclusive in the world,' kicked off with Bill Zanker, co-founder of the $TRUMP memecoin, and was followed by boxing legend Mike Tyson. Notable speakers include Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, who will discuss the connection between financial inclusion and the U.S. dollar's global role, as well as Ark Invest founder Cathie Wood and Alchemy CEO Nikil Viswanathan, who will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. The event will also feature a panel on the state of crypto and equities markets, with participants including Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley and investor Anthony Pompliano. Traditional finance investors Tim Draper and Grant Cardone, as well as author Tony Robbins, are also scheduled to appear. The conference is part of Trump's broader effort to support the digital asset industry, with attendance limited to the top 297 holders of the $TRUMP token. This event marks the second time Trump has hosted such a gathering, which has sparked controversy and concerns about the president's involvement in the cryptocurrency industry.