The Bitcoin Conference in Nashville is drawing attention with high-profile speakers like former President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This event marks a significant milestone for bitcoin, highlighting its growing influence and acceptance in mainstream discussions. Roundtable anchor, Rob Nelson, led the discussion, joined by Noah Newton, CEO of Moby Media, and Sasha Mitchell, head of operations at BeL2.

Nelson opened the discussion by emphasizing the significance of the event. “The Bitcoin Conference this week in Nashville will feature major political figures, including former President Trump and presidential candidate RFK Jr.,” he noted, adding that the participation of such high-profile individuals indicates how far bitcoin has come. The U.S. government’s substantial bitcoin holdings—over 200,000 bitcoin valued at approximately $13 billion—also points to the growing importance of cryptocurrency in national finance.

Newton shared his thoughts on the future of bitcoin in national reserves. “I think most countries will soon allocate a percentage of their reserves to bitcoin,” he predicted. Newton highlighted bitcoin’s rapid growth, noting, “Look at where bitcoin was in 2017 compared to now. The cat’s out of the bag.” He expressed optimism about the involvement of influential figures like Trump and RFK Jr., suggesting their participation at the conference is a bullish sign for bitcoin’s future.

Nelson further speculated about the broader impact of political and business leaders embracing bitcoin. Elon Musk’s recent activity on Twitter, involving a cryptic comment from Bitcoin CEO David Bailey, hints at increasing engagement from tech leaders. Nelson observed, “We’re seeing more and more tech, business, and political leaders getting into the bitcoin space publicly.”

Sasha Mitchell elaborated on the broader implications of blockchain technology. “We’re looking at two core categories: Finance and digital rights management,” he explained. Mitchell emphasized the potential of blockchain to manage digital rights efficiently and create trust in a trustless environment. He highlighted the dual movement of governments and enterprises into the bitcoin space, driven by the opportunities it presents for new types of smart economies.