Trump Touts US Lead in Crypto, AI at White House Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a summit of crypto and technology leaders at the White House on August 19, 2026, to discuss regulatory frameworks for digital assets and artificial intelligence.
The meeting aimed to address the current regulatory landscape, which is stalled due to the CLARITY Act being stuck in the Senate. The bill would define SEC and CFTC jurisdiction over digital assets.
In a statement during the summit, President Trump claimed that the U.S. is 'leading by a lot' in AI and crypto, and he wants to maintain this lead.