Trump Hosts Crypto Executives, Bitcoin Soars
Bitcoin surged by 5.5% on August 19, 2026, as President Donald Trump hosted executives from Coinbase Global, Payward, and Blockchain.com at the White House.
The meeting also included top regulators such as SEC Chair Paul Atkins, CFTC Chair Mike Selig, and White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt.
The event comes a day after the SEC proposed a rule change favorable to the industry, which could be a significant development for cryptocurrency investors.