At DC Blockchain Summit 2026, CZ reviewed the evolution of the digital assets industry, emphasizing the shift from being overlooked to widespread acceptance, mentioning early conferences' small scale and Vitalik Buterin's participation, with Ethereum now becoming a multi-billion dollar asset.

At the US DC Blockchain Summit, CertiK Chief Business Officer Jason Jiang discussed crypto security and regulation, highlighting the risks of smart contract vulnerabilities and cross-chain bridges. He warned that significant supply chain attacks could occur in 2025, called for stronger regulatory frameworks to foster security cooperation, and engaged with lawmakers on market development and consumer protection.

Gate News reports that on March 18, CZ posted on the X platform stating that the clear information provided by the SEC is a significant advancement for the cryptocurrency industry. He will participate online in the DC Blockchain Summit at 9:25 AM Eastern Time on March 18, where he will share his insights on the US crypto industry, the future direction of the sector, and his personal behind-the-scenes development experience.

At the DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, the crypto and banking industries reached a consensus on stablecoin yield regulation, favoring a ban on idle balance yields while allowing transaction-based rewards. Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks were key drivers, and if an agreement is reached, it would accelerate resolution of DeFi and token classification disputes.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently made an unexpected appearance at the opening event of the Bitcoin-themed bar Pubkey DC in Washington, which has attracted widespread follow in the encryption industry. Industry insiders generally interpret this as a symbolic signal of increased visibility for Bitcoin at the policy level, but there are also views that caution that the short-term price impact may be limited. Since taking office, Bessent has expressed support for digital asset innovation multiple times and has pushed for related legislation. His appearance at a Bitcoin bar is seen as a public demonstration of a pro-encryption stance, sparking heated discussions in the community about the possibility of "policy recognition" combined with Bitcoin culture.

According to Gate News bot, in the latest announcement, Gate has officially delisted the trading markets for 7 tokens. The tokens involved include KAI1, XPET, TAMA, GDT, SUIP, DC, and BN, and their corresponding USDT trading pairs have been delisted. Gate has stated that it has completed the token repurchase for eligible users who submitted the form, and the relevant repurchase amount has been credited to the users' accounts. Users can still continue to use Gate as a wallet to store assets for these coins, and the specific delisting time for the wallet function will be notified separately.