Start of the second Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, DC
The second Bitcoin Policy Summit has kicked off in Washington, DC, bringing together bipartisan lawmakers, Bitcoin authorities, and human rights advocates. Key participants include U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as other congressional representatives.
Topics of the summit
The summit will address Bitcoin's relationship to politics, including the dominance of the U.S. dollar, the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining, and Bitcoin's importance to human rights both in the U.S. and globally.
Keynote speakers and panels
Keynote speakers include Senator Cynthia Lummis discussing mining in the US; representatives from the US Treasury Department talking about financial inclusion; experts examining global Bitcoin adoption and technology; and discussions on how Bitcoin can be a tool against autocracy. There will also be panels on cryptocurrency and its links to illicit finance.
Insights from Bitcoin community members
The event also features insights from influential people in the Bitcoin community, such as Mike Brock of Blocks TBD, Avik Roy of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, and Ben Gagnon of Bitfarms. The summit aims to inform policymakers on important issues in the Bitcoin space.
Live broadcast for broad accessibility
For those who cannot attend, the event will be streamed live on Bitcoin Magazine’s YouTube channel and on Twitter to ensure wide accessibility.