The White House Crypto Summit, set for March 7, 2025, is shaping up to be a landmark event in U.S. crypto policy, potentially laying the groundwork for a national crypto reserve. However, Cardano’s co-founder Charles Hoskinson has been left off the guest list, despite President Donald Trump previously mentioning ADA’s potential role in a reserve strategy.
A White House source confirmed to Unchained that neither Hoskinson nor Cardano has been included in policy discussions or invited to the event.
“They are running around town trying to push their own sort of narrative. They are not involved in anything about trying to influence policy and they are not invited to Friday’s summit,” the source stated.
Top Crypto CEOs Invited—Hoskinson Left Out
Despite Hoskinson’s exclusion, the summit will host some of the biggest names in the crypto industry, including:
- Brad Garlinghouse – CEO of Ripple
- Michael Saylor – Founder of MicroStrategy
- David Bailey – CEO of Bitcoin Magazine
- Matt Huang – Co-founder of Paradigm
- JP Richardson – CEO of Exodus
- Kyle Samani – Managing Partner at Multicoin Capital
- Zach Witkoff – Co-founder of World Liberty Financial
- Sergey Nazarov – Co-founder of Chainlink
- Brian Armstrong – CEO of Coinbase
- Vlad Tenev – CEO of Robinhood
- Arjun Sethi – CEO of Kraken
- Kris Marszalek – CEO of Crypto.com
Trump’s Crypto Strategy and Bitcoin’s Role
The crypto summit, running from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET on March 7, will be led by David Sacks, Trump’s appointed AI and crypto czar. The main focus? Bitcoin’s strategic role in U.S. policy.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently stated that Bitcoin would be prioritized over other cryptocurrencies, marking a clear division in Trump’s crypto strategy.
Hoskinson’s Absence Raises Questions
Hoskinson had previously hinted at attending a fundraising dinner for the pro-crypto PAC MAGA Inc., but the White House also confirmed that he was not invited to that event.
His exclusion raises questions about Cardano’s position in U.S. crypto policy. While Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and others continue to gain influence, Cardano’s absence from regulatory discussions may impact its long-term role in the U.S. market.
What This Means for the Crypto Industry
With Bitcoin taking center stage and altcoins receiving less attention, the White House’s crypto agenda could significantly influence regulations, institutional adoption, and future policy frameworks.
Stay tuned as we bring the latest updates on how this summit shapes the future of crypto in the U.S.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry risks—always conduct your own research before investing.
