Mar-a-Lago, the Trump family estate, convened traditional finance leaders, government officials, and cryptocurrency executives for a significant crypto forum. Attendees included Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, alongside heads of the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange, and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, a former crypto skeptic, indicated his evolving stance, stating he now holds "a little Bitcoin." The event featured discussions where traditional finance executives and US regulators engaged with the digital asset space. Eric Trump noted the convergence, highlighting past industry opposition.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair Mike Selig and Senators Ashley Moody and Bernie Moreno were also present. World Liberty announced a partnership with Securitize to tokenize loan revenue interests for a forthcoming Trump-branded resort in the Maldives, slated for completion in 2030. This initiative aims to offer investors exposure to real-world asset tokenization.