- The White House hosts the first-ever Crypto Summit on March 7 to shape U.S. digital asset policy.
- SEC and CFTC hold key crypto discussions, signaling a shift in U.S. regulatory approach.
March is shaping up to be a pivotal month for cryptocurrency regulation and policy discussions in Washington, D.C. Key government agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), are set to hold critical meetings on digital assets.
But the reaction to the market has been choppy. After Trump’s announcement that the US would set up a Crypto Strategic Reserve, Solana and other cryptocurrencies nosedived up to 20 percent, and Bitcoin fell by nearly 10 percent. Uncertainty on the reserve’s implementation and Trump’s new tariffs are also seen as being the most important causes of the economic instability and investor skepticism.
The market uncertainty has generated rising speculations about governmental policy changes. According to Investor Mike Alfred, there are indications that the administration will reveal plans to eliminate crypto capital gains tax liabilities. According to crypto analyst Ran Neuner, there is a possibility that the United States will offer tax benefits for blockchain-based projects operating within its borders.
White House Crypto Summit to Set Policy Direction
As reported by ETHNews, President Donald Trump arranged to host his first White House Crypto Summit, which takes place on March 7 with executives and investors alongside policymakers. An executive order signed by Trump led to the establishment of a working group aims to turn the U.S. into a dominant force in global cryptocurrency markets.
The group, consisting of venture capitalist David Sacks as chairman, works towards bringing clarity on regulations while developing stablecoin frameworks and preventing the U.S. from creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The executive order removes the prior regulatory framework established by former President Joe Biden, which sought to create an extensive cryptographical regulatory structure.
The summit is expected to influence legislative efforts, particularly in Congress, where the Banking Committee is considering Senator Bill Hagerty’s stablecoin bill in mid-March. The bill aims to establish clearer guidelines for the issuance and use of stablecoins, a key component of digital finance.
SEC Crypto Task Force to Host Roundtable on Regulations
The SEC will organize the first roundtable meeting to establish crypto asset regulations, which will happen on March 21. The conference represents an element of the “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity” series where security issues related to digital assets will be the central topic.
The Crypto Task Force head, Commissioner Hester Peirce, stated that public suggestions will serve as fundamental components for forming regulatory practices. Viewers can watch the streaming discussion through the SEC website to participate in the discussion.
The roundtable occurred after the SEC chose to drop legal cases against Gemini Exchange while delaying its Binance case for 60 days. The agency displays new signals about evolving its regulatory practices that show potential hints of collaborative operational methods. Additional restricted meetings will serve to advance technical and legal problem-solving after the open discussions are completed.
CFTC and Congressional Actions Signal Broader Policy Shifts
Prior to the White House summit, the CFTC will conduct a CEO Forum on March 6 about tokenized assets and futures market stablecoins as collateral. The forum will gather industry leaders to explore how digital assets fit within existing financial structures.
March is shaping up to be #crypto month in Washington.🍀
📌March 6 – The @CFTC will hold its CEO Forum to discuss tokenized assets and how stablecoins can act as a form of collateral in futures markets.
📌March 7 – The @WhiteHouse, @realDonaldTrump, @davidsacks47 and @BoHines…
— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) March 3, 2025
Meanwhile, in the week of March 10, the Senate Banking Committee, led by Republicans, is expected to hold a markup session for Senator Hagerty’s stablecoin bill. Its main purpose is to establish framework principles for stablecoins in order to resolve financial stability problems alongside regulatory oversight challenges.
The discussions about crypto initiated during March represent a key developmental stage in how the U.S. governs digital assets. White House involvement, together with Congress and SEC and CFTC coordination, establishes fundamental guidelines for complete crypto regulation. Digital finance in the United States faces potential changes because of the conclusions found during these meetings.
