Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel will attend the Bitcoin Summit 2026 to deliver speeches on developer rights and federal policy.

Nashville, Tennessee, USA, April 22, 2026 – The world's premier Bitcoin conference, "The Bitcoin Summit 2026," announced today that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel will join the event's top-tier speaker lineup. The event will take place from April 27 to 29, 2026, at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

Acting Attorney General Blanche and Director Patel will participate as guests at the "Code & Country 2026" forum. This forum serves as the conference's flagship policy forum and is scheduled to open on April 27 at 10:30 AM. It is accessible to all holders of a Pro Pass or Whale Pass. The forum aims to facilitate direct dialogue between Bitcoin developers and U.S. policymakers—without any intermediaries—to conduct in-depth discussions on legislation and regulatory issues impacting technology, civil liberties, and digital assets.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Director Patel will take part in a fireside chat moderated by Paul Grewal. The "Code & Country 2026" forum features a formidable lineup of distinguished policymakers and regulatory officials, including: the core architect of landmark Bitcoin legislation in Congress — U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY); U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins; Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig; and Executive Director of the White House "Presidential Digital Asset Advisory Council," Patrick Witt. The conference's complete speaker lineup also includes: Strategy Founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor; BlackRock Head of Digital Assets Robert Mitchnick; Custodia Bank Founder and CEO Caitlin Long; Maelstrom Chief Investment Officer Arthur Hayes; and Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl.

Director Patel's fireside chat, titled "Code is Free Speech: Ending the War on Bitcoin," is expected to be one of the forum's most anticipated segments, offering attendees a rare opportunity for candid dialogue with a top U.S. federal law enforcement official on the intersection of open-source software, civil liberties, and digital assets.

This announcement marks a historic moment for the Bitcoin community, reflecting the high-level government focus on Bitcoin's role in the future of finance and free speech. The "Code & Country 2026" forum occurs at a pivotal juncture—amidst a U.S. election year, with the congressional agenda, committee priorities, and regulatory framework all actively being shaped.

"We are deeply honored to welcome Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel to The Bitcoin Summit 2026. Their remarks will undoubtedly provide profound insights into the latest evolution of federal policy concerning Bitcoin development, free speech, and building high-quality products that people need in America. Alongside Senator Lummis, Senator Moreno, and Representatives Noone, Lawler, Miller-Meeks, Begich, and other policy guests, this forum is poised to be one of the most influential policy summits in Bitcoin's history."

— Brandon Green, CEO of BTC Inc. & Host of The Bitcoin Summit 2026

"Code & Country" was formally established as a brand forum segment in 2025. Its previous agendas have featured several high-ranking U.S. officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance, White House AI & Crypto Czar David Sacks, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce. The 2026 edition builds upon this foundation, with a focused emphasis on energy infrastructure, stablecoin regulation, and civil liberties in the digital age.

Director Patel's attendance comes at a time of heightened community focus on open-source software rights and the legal treatment of Bitcoin developers. His fireside chat is expected to provide important signals regarding the federal government's future stance toward the Bitcoin development community. Additional speakers and event details will be announced in the lead-up to the event.

About The Bitcoin Conference

The Bitcoin Conference is organized by BTC Inc. (a subsidiary of Nakamoto Inc., NASDAQ: NAKA) and is the world's premier series of events, featuring renowned industry speakers, specialized workshops, exhibitions, and entertainment experiences. The conference serves as a central platform for Bitcoin industry leaders, developers, investors, and enthusiasts to gather, network, and exchange ideas. In 2025, The Bitcoin Conference's series of events across the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East attracted approximately 67,000 participants.

The Bitcoin Summit (Bitcoin 2026) will be held in Las Vegas from April 27 to 29. Following this, the international tour will continue, including: Bitcoin Hong Kong (August 27-28, 2026), Bitcoin Amsterdam (November 5-6, 2026), and Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi in December.