White House Meeting Brings Crypto Execs Together with Trump and Regulators
The White House is hosting a high-profile meeting on August 19, 2026, to discuss crypto policy. President Donald Trump will be speaking alongside technology leaders, and top regulators from the SEC and CFTC will be in attendance. The meeting aims to align policy signals across agencies and bring industry leaders directly into the building.
The SEC has proposed new rules for crypto fundraising, including two exemptions: a startup exemption allowing up to $5 million over four years, and a fundraising exemption allowing up to $75 million per year. These exemptions come with principles-based disclosure requirements, and the fundraising exemption requires disclosures about an issuer's financial condition.
The CFTC will hold its first public Innovation Advisory Committee meeting on August 20, 2026, covering crypto regulation, prediction markets, and artificial intelligence. The committee's discussion will bring together representatives from digital asset companies, traditional finance, and other relevant stakeholders.