Vance Appears at Bitcoin 2025 Conference and RNC Fundraiser in Las Vegas

Vice President JD Vance appeared at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas on May 28, 2025, and attended an RNC fundraiser, signaling the administration's support for the cryptocurrency industry. Trump had pledged during the 2024 campaign to make the U.S. the global hub for cryptocurrency; Vance's conference appearance followed the administration's early executive actions relaxing SEC oversight of digital assets and establishing a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve.