Some critics argued that while the summit showcased celebratory rhetoric, it fell short of addressing critical issues facing the sector, such as investor protection and the need for clear regulatory guidelines

Top crypto executives, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor and Kraken’s Arjun Sethi, discussed regulatory clarity and stablecoin policy, but critics argued the summit focused on celebratory rhetoric rather than addressing investor protection and clear regulatory guidelines