Trump Touts US Leadership in AI and Crypto at White House Summit
On August 19, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a summit at the White House to discuss regulatory frameworks for digital assets and artificial intelligence.
The meeting brought together cryptocurrency business leaders, including Chairman of the NYSE and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange Jeffrey Sprecher, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig, and Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Paul Atkins.
According to Trump, the US is 'leading by a lot' in AI and crypto, and he wants to maintain this position.