By John Deaton. DACFP. March 15, 2025.
On March 7, 2025, the White House hosted its inaugural Crypto Summit, a watershed moment signaling a dramatic shift in the U.S. government’s approach to digital assets. Spearheaded by President Trump and Crypto Czar David Sacks, the event brought together Crypto heavyweights like Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong, Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse, MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor, and Gemini’s Winklevoss brothers, along with former regulators, like former CFTC Chairman, Chris Giancarlo, endearingly nicknamed Crypto Dad, to help chart a pro-crypto future. For financial advisors, this summit isn’t just headlining fodder, it’s a roadmap for navigating a landscape where cryptocurrencies are no longer outliers but instead, cornerstones of a financial future. Here’s what advisors should glean as they steer clients into this bold new era.