Bitcoin 2026

Saylor presented a comprehensive analysis of digital credit at the Bitcoin 2026 event. The article highlights the breakdown of digital credit concepts within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Jack Mallers is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech at Bitcoin 2026. The article was submitted by Reddit user /u/yoobermcruber, including a link and comments section.

Galoy is expanding its Bitcoin-native core banking platform in the U.S., offering six integrated use cases including Bitcoin-backed lending and Lightning payments. The platform acts as a 'sidecar' to existing systems, addressing operational and regulatory challenges for banks and credit unions.

Bitcoin 2026 opened in Las Vegas with a chaotic start, including a $79k BTC price drop, no-shows by FBI Director and Acting Attorney General, a congressman's incorrect claim about Bitcoin's 2006 launch, and the removal of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez's wife for holding a protest sign. The event, intended to signal a new regulatory era, faced criticism for disorganization and symbolic inconsistencies.

A man named Iqbal Khowaja is accused of impersonating Hawai'i's Chief Technology Officer at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas and other events, according to the State of Hawai'i AG's Office. His LinkedIn profile suggests similar impersonation activities at events in Miami and Las Vegas in recent months.

Bitcoin-backed loans are enabling a new generation to achieve homeownership by using Bitcoin as collateral without selling it. CJ Konstantinos of Peoples Reserve and Hunter Albright of SALT Lending highlight the growing demand for such financial products, citing Bitcoin's advantages over traditional assets like gold and U.S. Treasuries.

Czech National Bank Governor Ales Michl stated that Bitcoin can enhance sovereign reserve portfolios without significantly increasing risk. He made these remarks at the Bitcoin 2026 event.

Satori Coin, a Singapore-based company, is expanding into the U.S. market with physical Bitcoin collectibles featuring self-custody mechanisms. The company will launch products like the Satori Coin Gi and Chi, which use multi-signature security and tamper-evident designs, aligning with its sponsorship of Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas.

The article provides a list and map of side events for Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, emphasizing that these meetups are more enjoyable than the main conference. Key events include Hotstyle Takeover, Bitcoin Today meetup, and Vegas Bitcoiners Happy Hour, hosted by /u/Svoboda1.

Andrew Gordon, a crypto tax attorney and CPA, is hosting a policy-focused happy hour at Bitcoin 2026 in Vegas to discuss the future of crypto tax in 2026. The event includes remarks on congressional developments, industry insights, and networking with an open bar. Attendees can also join his earlier conference session on 1099-DA tax issues.

A Reddit user is offering to sell a spare Bitcoin 2026 Vegas Pro pass at a discounted price. The pass grants access to the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas.

FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Coinbase's Paul Grewal will discuss 'Ending the War on Bitcoin' at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, focusing on federal policy, developer rights, and privacy tools. The event, held April 27–29, 2026, follows a trend of growing attendance at Bitcoin conferences in the U.S.

Bitcoin Magazine is hosting the 'Bitcoin as Everyday Money' event on April 28, 2026, during Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas to advocate for a de minimis tax exemption for Bitcoin transactions. The event, led by Janessa Lopez of Block and David Zell of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, will include a demonstration of Bitcoin's use in small business payments and discuss a three-pillar tax framework proposed by industry leaders.

Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour will speak at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, discussing prediction markets and Bitcoin's role in regulated financial infrastructure. Kalshi, a federally regulated prediction market platform, has raised $300 million at a $5 billion valuation and processes $50 billion in annualized trading volume.

Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl will speak at Bitcoin 2026 about diversifying central bank reserves with Bitcoin. He proposed allocating 5% of the CNB’s €140 billion reserves into Bitcoin in 2025, despite pushback from figures like ECB President Christine Lagarde. The CNB also conducted a $1 million test purchase of Bitcoin and other digital assets in 2025.