The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will represent Bermuda at the DC Blockchain Summit on March 17 - 18, 2026, in Washington, DC.
The Summit brings together federal lawmakers, regulators, and senior industry leaders to shape the future of blockchain and digital asset regulation in the United States.
Bermuda's participation reflects the Government's continued commitment to responsible innovation through practical policy and public-private collaboration, and to deepening partnerships with key international stakeholders at a pivotal moment for global digital asset regulation.
The Summit provides a structured forum for high-level dialogue on regulatory clarity, market integrity, consumer protection, and US competitiveness in financial innovation as the country progresses their market structure bill: The CLARITY Act.
It also presents a strategic opportunity to formalise cross-jurisdiction collaboration between Bermuda and U.S. stakeholders, with Bermuda positioned as a leading regulated hub for digital assets and financial innovation.
Premier Burt will engage US regulatory and policy counterparts on priority areas, including stablecoin frameworks, payments interoperability, tokenised markets, digital asset insurance, and financial market integrity, building on Bermuda's established regulatory leadership under the Digital Asset Business Act (DABA) and the oversight of the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA).
Premier Burt will participate in a fireside discussion with an executive from the Stellar Development Foundation, which is a key partner in Bermuda’s wider digital finance strategy. With Bermuda having publicly committed to transitioning to an on-chain economy, the Summit offers a timely opportunity to align domestic initiatives with the international standards being shaped by Bermuda's largest trading partners, particularly on stablecoins, payments interoperability, AML compliance, and market integrity.
These engagements will advance the Government’s broader strategy to position Bermuda as a trusted, innovation-friendly jurisdiction for regulated digital asset activity, including through bilateral meetings with US federal agencies, policymakers, global asset managers, financial institutions, and technology partners.
The Government’s participation underscores Bermuda's commitment to building the international partnerships and regulatory alignment needed to lead responsibly in the global digital economy.
Premier Burt said, “Bermuda's leadership in digital finance has always been built on practical policy, strong partnerships and collaboration. This Summit is an opportunity to continue that work and share best practices with our U.S. counterparts at an important moment for the industry.
“As the United States advances its own regulatory framework, there is a clear opportunity to align our approaches on digital payments, financial innovation, and market standards. Bermuda has committed to transitioning to an on-chain economy, and the partnerships we build at forums like this are essential to ensuring that transition is responsible, aligned with international standards, and beneficial for both jurisdictions.”