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

A prestigious group of crypto executives, investors, and public figures are scheduled to speak at a private event hosted by US President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. The conference, dubbed the 'most exclusive in the world,' kicked off with Bill Zanker, co-founder of the $TRUMP meme coin, followed by boxing legend Mike Tyson. Other notable speakers include Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, who will address the connection between financial inclusion and the US 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 crypto. The event will also feature a panel discussion on the state of crypto and equities markets, with participants including Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley and investor Anthony Pompliano. Traditional finance investors such as Tim Draper and Grant Cardone, as well as author Tony Robbins, are also set to attend. The conference is part of Trump's broader efforts to support the digital asset industry since his return to the White House. Attendance is limited to the top 297 holders of the $TRUMP token, a meme coin launched in his name. This marks the second time Trump has hosted such an event, which has sparked controversy among Democratic lawmakers who have raised concerns about Trump profiting from his own crypto token while championing legislation to support the industry.