The summit was important not only for who was in attendance, but for what the Summit represents for crypto investors, the future of digital assets in U.S. markets, and how the digital asset policy of the U.

The first-of-its-kind event at the White House with top crypto executives showcased the president’s embrace of the once-renegade industry.

At the first-ever White House crypto summit, President Donald Trump reassured cryptocurrency industry leaders that his administration would work to help legitimize the burgeoning financial system after reluctance under the previous administration.