Policymakers, industry leaders to gather in Washington, D.C. for annual Bitcoin Policy Summit

A bipartisan coalition of leading Bitcoin advocates, academics, and U.S. policymakers will gather at the National Press Club Ballroom in Washington, D.C. for the second annual Bitcoin Policy Summit hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI). . Bitcoin Magazine We have partnered with BPI to host a live stream of the event on our YouTube channel. social media platform.

Politicians Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Representative Patrick McHenry (D-NC), Wiley Nickel (R-NC), Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN), Kirsten Senator Gillibrand (D-NY) is preparing for the summit to be a union between Bitcoin and American politics. The participation of the aforementioned lawmakers clearly demonstrates bipartisan recognition of the importance of understanding and shaping the future of Bitcoin and digital asset policy work.

Notably, Senators Lummis and Gillibrand co-authored the Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act. Drafted in 2022, the bill is an important example of a new bipartisan effort to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.

In a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine, Senator Gillibrand expressed his excitement for the upcoming summit: “It has innovative and strong consumer protections that help us root out bad actors.”

As the growth and economic integration of Bitcoin and digital assets continues, the summit’s agenda reflects the challenges and opportunities it presents. The discussion will explore the regulatory framework governing Bitcoin financial products and services and strategies to foster innovation while protecting civil liberties.

“As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, I am working to find common ground on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies and advance common sense legislation,” said Representative Wiley Nickel. “I look forward to sharing updates on the work we are doing and what we hope to accomplish during the remainder of the 118th Congress.”

Geopolitical considerations will be addressed in the “Geopolitics of Bitcoin” panel featuring SentinelOne Director Matthew Pines, BlockTrace Head of Operations Ken Egan, Bridger Solutions Co-Founder and CEO Jake Langenkamp, ​​and Public Policy Foundry Vice President Kyle Schneps. Implications of Bitcoin and digital assets for the dollar monetary system and global power dynamics.

The summit will also examine the environmental and climate impacts of Bitcoin mining operations. Panelists Troy Cross, professor at Reed College, and Brian Consolvo, partner at KPMG, will speak during a fireside chat on “How Institutions Should Consider the Sustainability of Bitcoin.” In addition, Lauren Boyd, Director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technology Bureau, will also attend the summit as a participant, and the use of geothermal energy is expected to receive attention.

“The annual Bitcoin Policy Summit represents a unique opportunity for collaboration and dialogue between stakeholders from diverse backgrounds,” said David Zell, founder of the Bitcoin Policy Institute. “By fostering inclusive dialogue, we can develop informed and effective policies that support innovation and protect the interests of all stakeholders.”

For more information about the annual Bitcoin Policy Summit, including the full agenda and speaker list, visit the BPI website here.

The official Bitcoin Policy Summit live stream can be found on YouTube here.