Trump Touts US Leadership in Crypto and AI at White House Meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a White House meeting with cryptocurrency and technology leaders on August 19, 2026, to discuss regulatory frameworks for digital assets and artificial intelligence.

The event brought together representatives from major cryptocurrency companies, including Coinbase, Ripple, and Nasdaq, as well as financial regulators such as SEC Chair Paul Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Innovation Advisory Committee (CFTC) Chair Mike Selig.

Trump emphasized the U.S. leadership in cryptocurrency and AI, stating that they are ensuring the country remains the undisputed leader in these areas.

The meeting came a day after the SEC proposed new rules providing exemptions for certain cryptocurrency token offerings, potentially making it easier for companies to issue tokens and raise money.