Biden Administration to Attend Bitcoin Roundtable in DC

16/06/2024 Image Credit: Google Cryptocurrency

The Bitcoin and Blockchain Roundtable is scheduled to take place in Washington DC.

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Which will be hosted by US Congressman Ro Khanna, representing California's 17th congressional district.

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This will be the most important meeting ever between policymakers and innovation leaders in blockchain.

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According to the email, the conference will be attended by officials from the Biden administration, House and Senate, as well as American businessman Mark Cuban.

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Earlier, former President Donald Trump was also seen supporting the bitcoin industry.

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Donald Trump recently became the first president to accept bitcoin (cryptocurrency) Lightning payments for campaign donations.

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Let us inform you that for the last four years, the Biden administration has taken a hostile stance towards bitcoin and the crypto industry.

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On May 31, 2024, President Biden vetoed the law that would have allowed highly regulated financial institutions to hold bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

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But now Biden is joining the conference meant to create strategies to "keep bitcoin and blockchain innovation in the United States."

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2. Bitcoin's journey from 2009 to 2024

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