Crypto Assets once again become the focus across the United States: A review of the exciting remarks and phenomena from the 2024 Bitcoin Conference

The 2024 Bitcoin Conference concluded on July 27 in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference attracted many prominent figures, making Crypto Assets once again the focus of attention across the United States. Several speakers at the conference made notable remarks, while also revealing some phenomena worth paying attention to.

The Commitment of Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was active at the conference, promising to issue three executive orders related to Bitcoin if elected president:

1. It is instructed to transfer approximately 200,000 Bitcoins held by the government to the Ministry of Finance as "strategic assets".
2. Instruct the Ministry of Finance to purchase 550 Bitcoins daily until the reserves reach 4 million coins.
3. Announce that all Bitcoin and USD transactions are non-reportable and tax-exempt.

Kennedy also questioned his competitors' stance on Crypto Assets, pointing out the inconsistency in some candidates' attitudes toward Bitcoin.

Senator Cynthia Lummis's Proposal

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis announced that she will propose a measure directing the U.S. Treasury to purchase 1 million Bitcoins over the next five years to offset the effects of dollar depreciation. She believes that Bitcoin is a great store of value that can maintain value growth during inflationary periods.

Lummis stated: "Through digital modeling of Bitcoin and past experience, we know it has the potential to fundamentally change the debt and deficit predicament that the United States is in." She also suggested that the U.S. Treasury should hold the approximately 210,000 Bitcoins accumulated through criminal seizures.

Edward Snowden's Privacy Concerns

Former NSA employee Edward Snowden emphasized the privacy issues of Bitcoin transactions in his keynote speech at the conference. He pointed out that although people generally believe that Bitcoin transfers are anonymous, in reality, most transactions can be traced back to individuals through various channels.

Snowden warned that this traceability could leak users' sensitive information, affecting not only Bitcoin but also all forms of crypto transactions.

Gender Discrimination Phenomenon Attracts Attention

Despite the constant positive remarks at the conference, some concerning phenomena were also pointed out. Observers noted that there is a gender discrimination issue in the crypto assets industry.

According to statistics, only about 13% of the speakers at the 2024 Bitcoin conference are women, a proportion that has remained low in recent years. In contrast, the percentage of female speakers at conferences in other technology sectors is usually much higher.

A recent report from the Crypto Assets Women Association shows that 82% of surveyed women believe that there are issues of sexual harassment in the industry. In addition, social media is also rife with inappropriate comments targeting women.

These phenomena have raised concerns about the inclusiveness of the crypto industry. Some companies have already begun to take action against gender discrimination. For example, certain companies have terminated partnerships due to inappropriate themed parties hosted by partners.

To improve this situation, this Bitcoin conference has also arranged a special "Women’s Brunch" event to promote gender inclusivity.

As the Crypto Assets industry gradually moves towards the mainstream, addressing issues such as gender discrimination will become an important topic for the industry's development.