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

A star-studded lineup of cryptocurrency executives, investors, and public figures is scheduled to speak at a private event hosted by US President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. The event, dubbed the 'most exclusive conference in the world,' kicked off with Bill Zanker, co-founder of the TRUMP memecoin, and was followed by boxing legend Mike Tyson. Other notable speakers include Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, who will discuss 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 cryptocurrency. The conference will also feature a panel on the state of crypto and equities markets with Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley, and appearances by investor Anthony Pompliano of ProCap Financial, traditional finance investors Tim Draper and Grant Cardone, and author Tony Robbins. As the keynote speaker, Trump will address the top 297 holders of the $TRUMP token, a meme coin launched in his name. This event marks the second time Trump has hosted such a gathering, which is part of his broader effort to support the digital asset industry since his return to the White House in January 2025. Despite the hype, the $TRUMP token has fallen approximately 97% from its peak, while the $MELANIA coin has dropped around 99% after a brief surge.