Visionaries and Advocates
Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX, delivered one of the most anticipated speeches of the conference. Always provocative, Hayes predicted a “financial reckoning” that would lead to a mass shift of capital from fiat to crypto. “Bitcoin is insurance against the system,” he warned.
Caitlin Long, founder of Custodia Bank, argued for a hybrid model of crypto and traditional finance. “Bitcoin deserves a home inside banks that respect its ethos,” she said. Long also announced a legal win for Custodia in its ongoing regulatory battles.
Senator Cynthia Lummis, often called the “Bitcoin Senator,” gave a rousing talk advocating for pro-crypto legislation. “Wyoming led the way, and now the nation is following,” she said, unveiling new bipartisan legislation designed to clarify the status of digital assets in U.S. law.
The Energy and Culture of the Conference
Beyond the speeches, the Bitcoin 2025 Conference was a cultural phenomenon. The expo floor was buzzing with booths from Lightning Network innovators, hardware wallet makers, and NFT artists. Off-stage, parties hosted by crypto whales lit up the Las Vegas Strip, complete with Bitcoin-themed light shows and laser-eyed sculptures.
Bitcoin’s Bright and Bold Future
Bitcoin 2025 proved that the digital asset industry is no longer an outsider movement. With billionaires, politicians, and bankers sharing the same stage, it’s clear that Bitcoin has entered a new era of mainstream legitimacy and institutional muscle.
As Michael Saylor put it best: “Bitcoin is hope. And hope, once digitized, is unstoppable.”
The World’s Largest Bitcoin Conference Returns to Las Vegas in 2026
BTC Inc., the leading provider of Bitcoin-related news and events, announced that the Bitcoin Conference, the world’s largest and most prestigious gathering of the Bitcoin industry, will be returning to Las Vegas next year. Next year’s conference will take place at the Venetian Las Vegas from April 27 – 29, 2026.
The announcement comes on the heels of a highly successful Bitcoin 2025 event, which saw over 35,000 attendees descend to Las Vegas to participate in valuable networking and community building events, experience leading-edge technology showcases, and hear insights from policy leaders, business executives, and celebrities across the Bitcoin industry.
“Bitcoin 2025 was the largest event in Bitcoin’s history and arrived at a pivotal moment for the industry,” said Brandon Green, Chief of Staff at BTC Inc. “Next year, we are going to compound it into not only the biggest event in Bitcoin’s history, but one of the largest and most important events globally.”
“Our city and state were delighted to host the Bitcoin conference this year,” said Governor Joe Lombardo. “Las Vegas is home to groundbreaking innovation and exciting new ideas, and we’re the perfect forum for the 2026 Bitcoin conference. We look forward to welcoming the conference to our state again next year.”
Tickets for Bitcoin 2026 are available for purchase on the official conference website. Interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to secure their spots early, as demand is expected to be unprecedented.
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