The second annual Bitcoin Policy Summit kicks off today in Washington, DC, bringing together leading bipartisan lawmakers, Bitcoin experts, and human rights advocates to explore the intersection of Bitcoin and politics. Congressional representatives such as Cynthia Lummis, Kirsten Gillibrand, Wiley Nickel, Marsha Blackburn, and Tom Emmer are among the notable speakers at the summit.
The conference will delve into various topics, including the geopolitical implications of Bitcoin in the context of the U.S. dollar system, the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining, and the importance of Bitcoin for human rights both in the U.S. and abroad. Headlining the event are speakers who will share their perspectives on Bitcoin’s broader impact on economics, national security, and energy systems.
Some of the key sessions at the summit include discussions on mining in America with Senator Cynthia Lummis, Bitcoin and financial inclusion with Chastity Murphy from the U.S. Treasury, the state of Bitcoin’s global adoption and technology ecosystem, Bitcoin against autocracy, and crypto and illicit finance.
The summit will also feature insights from industry leaders such as Mike Brock, Avik Roy, and Ben Gagnon, aiming to educate policymakers on key priorities in the Bitcoin ecosystem. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the event is available on the Bitcoin Magazine YouTube channel and Twitter, ensuring that the discussions and insights from the summit reach a global audience of stakeholders, political leaders, and industry participants.
