Coinbase and Ripple executives will join President Donald Trump at the White House next week. The meeting brings together major crypto companies and top financial regulators. It sets the stage for a broader push on digital asset policy.
Brian Armstrong and Brad Garlinghouse Lead the List
Brian Armstrong of Coinbase and Brad Garlinghouse of Ripple top the expected attendee list. Both executives have spent months pushing lawmakers toward clearer crypto rules. Their companies rank among the most vocal supporters of pending legislation.
Semafor first reported the details of the upcoming gathering. The outlet named several firms beyond Coinbase and Ripple as likely participants. Executives from a16z, Chainlink, Paradigm, and Kalshi are expected to attend as well.
The meeting arrives just one day before a separate but related event. Officials will use the gathering as a lead-in to a bigger regulatory session. That timing suggests the administration wants continuity between private talks and public policy work.
Regulators and Prediction Markets Join the Conversation
President Trump plans to attend the meeting alongside two key regulators. CFTC Chair Mike Selig and SEC Chair Paul Atkins are both expected to appear. Their presence signals that regulatory coordination sits high on the agenda.
The gathering also doubles as a kickoff for the CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee. That committee holds its first official meeting on August 20. Participants there will cover crypto regulation, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets in one session.
Prediction market platforms have grown increasingly relevant to federal regulators this year. Kalshi’s inclusion in the meeting reflects that shift in focus. Crypto and prediction markets now sit closer together in policy discussions than before.
The full agenda for the White House meeting remains undisclosed. Still, industry context points toward legislative priorities shaping the conversation. Coinbase and Ripple have both pressed the Senate to act quickly.
Clarity Act Odds Continue to Slide
Momentum behind the CLARITY Act has weakened in recent weeks. Polymarket data shows just a 19% chance the bill becomes law this year. That figure marks a renewed drop after previous signs of progress.
Galaxy Research cut its own projection even further, down to 10%. The firm pointed to unresolved legislative issues as a central concern. It also noted the Senate has limited working days before the midterm recess begins.
Armstrong has pushed back against pessimism surrounding the bill’s prospects. He remains confident that lawmakers can still pass the legislation this year. His comments came despite the bill stalling during the Senate’s August break.
Regulatory agencies appear ready to act independently if Congress does not. The SEC and CFTC could offer clarity without new legislation. Both agencies have signalled openness to guidance-based approaches this year.
The SEC recently cancelled a scheduled crypto meeting of its own. It also paused its proposed Innovation Exemption guidance for now. Officials likely want to avoid overlapping with ongoing legislative efforts.
These moves suggest agencies are timing their actions around Congress. Regulators seem to be waiting for legislative clarity before advancing new rules. The coming weeks will show whether that patience produces results.
The White House meeting therefore carries weight beyond a single afternoon. It links private industry input with public regulatory planning. Outcomes from the session could shape crypto policy for months ahead.
