US Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas on May 28, making him the first sitting US vice president to address a digital asset conference. This appearance comes roughly a year after former President Donald Trump spoke at the same event while campaigning. Vance, who disclosed holding between $250,000 and $500,001 in Bitcoin, has not been prominent in crypto policies, with Trump taking the lead in crypto-related executive orders and legislation. Trump's ties to the crypto industry have faced criticism from Democratic lawmakers, focusing on potential conflicts of interest involving his family. The week of Vance's upcoming speech, House and Senate Democrats expressed concerns about Trump’s influence over crypto regulation, specifically regarding a stablecoin bill lacking essential safeguards. The involvement of Trump’s sons was also noted, adding to the scrutiny of the administration's crypto agenda.

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