"Trump Jr. to Speak at DeFi World 2025: US Crypto Influence Grows"

Donald Trump Jr, son of former US President Donald Trump, is set to speak at the DeFi World 2025 Conference in Denver, Colorado, on February 26. The event, which reflects the US's growing influence in the decentralized finance (DeFi), crypto, and blockchain sectors, will bring together founders, C-level executives, visionaries, and passionate crypto enthusiasts to explore the latest trends and tackle real-world challenges.

The conference will feature value-driven speaker sessions and riveting panel talks, with other special speakers including Canadian businessman and crypto advocate Kevin O’Leary, Michael Kong of Sonic Labs, Marek Olszewski of Celo, and Daniel Oon of Polygon Labs. The US's burgeoning influence in the crypto and DeFi space can be attributed in part to the evolving stance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on blockchain technology. With a pro-crypto commissioner leading the Crypto Task Force, the market expects clearer regulatory pathways for DeFi and token classification, as well as friendlier policies to protect investors. Additionally, there is anticipation that the US government will recognize Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.

Within the DeFi sector, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are expanding collateral options and creating new opportunities for borrowing, lending, and other financial services previously limited to traditional markets. The RWA market is projected to reach $30 trillion in the next decade, attracting institutional investors and indicating the inevitable bridging of DeFi and traditional finance. The more favorable environment is enabling US businesses to take a practical, compliance-first approach when exploring asset tokenization, using stablecoins for payments, or engaging in regulated DeFi experiments.

The first panel discussion at DeFi World 2025 will focus on DeFi community growth, followed by talks on modular and layer-2 blockchain solutions and the impact of AI on DeFi. The fourth panel discussion, "Return of DeFi: Liquidity and Yield Solutions," will feature speakers from QuickSwap, Sonic, Polygon, and others, moderated by MarketAcross. The highlight of the conference will be Donald Trump Jr's speech from 15:00 to 15:30, during which he is expected to discuss the future of blockchain, DeFi, and the US's role in shaping these industries.

In a statement, Donald Trump Jr emphasized the importance of creating a regulatory framework that supports the growth of crypto