Trump and RFK Jr. headline Bitcoin Conference, boosting crypto credibility

The Bitcoin Conference in Nashville is notable for high-profile speakers including former President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The event marks a significant milestone for bitcoin, highlighting its growing influence and acceptance in mainstream discussions. Roundtable host Rob Nelson led the discussion, and was joined by Moby Media CEO Noah Newton and BeL2 chief operating officer Sasha Mitchell.

Nelson opened the discussion by emphasizing the importance of the event. “The Bitcoin Conference this week in Nashville will feature prominent political figures like former President Trump and presidential candidate RFK Jr.,” he noted, adding that the presence of such high-profile figures shows how far bitcoin has come. The U.S. government’s significant bitcoin holdings—more than 200,000 bitcoins worth an estimated $13 billion—also point to the cryptocurrency’s growing importance in national finance.

Newton shared his thoughts on the future of bitcoin in national reserves. “I think most countries will soon be allocating a percentage of their reserves to bitcoin,” he predicted. “Look at where bitcoin was in 2017 compared to now. The cat is out of the bag,” Newton said, emphasizing bitcoin’s rapid growth. He expressed optimism about the attendance of influential figures such as Trump and RFK Jr., implying that their attendance at the conference is a positive sign for bitcoin’s future.

Nelson speculated further about the broader impact of political and business leaders embracing bitcoin. Elon Musk’s recent Twitter activity, which includes a cryptic comment from Bitcoin CEO David Bailey, hints at the growing involvement of tech leaders. “We’re seeing more and more tech, business and political leaders publicly enter the bitcoin space,” Nelson said.

Sasha Mitchell spoke about the broader implications of blockchain technology. “We look at two key categories: finance and digital rights management,” she explained. Mitchell emphasized blockchain’s potential to efficiently manage digital rights and create trust in a trustless environment. She highlighted the dual movement of governments and businesses into the bitcoin space, driven by the opportunities it presents for new types of smart economies.