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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel to Speak at Bitcoin 2026, Addressing Developer Rights and Federal Policy

April 22, 2026

Nashville, Tennessee, USA, April 22, 2026 — Bitcoin 2026, the world's premier Bitcoin conference, today announced 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 in Las Vegas.

Acting Attorney General Blanche and Director Patel will appear as guests of 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, accessible to Pro Pass and Whale Pass holders. The forum aims to foster direct dialogue between Bitcoin developers and U.S. policymakers — with no intermediaries — on legislation and regulatory issues affecting technology, civil liberties, and digital assets.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Director Patel will participate in a fireside chat moderated by Paul Grewal. The "Code & Country 2026" forum boasts a powerful 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 White House Executive Director of the President's Digital Asset Advisory Council, Patrick Witt, among others. The conference's full speaker lineup also includes: Strategy Founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor; Robert Mitchnick, Head of Digital Assets at BlackRock; Caitlin Long, Founder and CEO of Custodia Bank; Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer of Maelstrom; and Aleš Michl, Governor of the Czech National Bank.

Director Patel's fireside chat, titled "Code is Free Speech: Ending the War on Bitcoin," is expected to be one of the most anticipated sessions of the forum, offering attendees a rare opportunity for a candid conversation with the 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 importance the government places on Bitcoin's role in the future of finance and freedom of speech. The "Code & Country 2026" forum comes at a pivotal juncture — during a U.S. election year, as congressional agendas, committee priorities, and regulatory frameworks are actively being shaped.

"We are deeply honored to have Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel at Bitcoin 2026. Their addresses will undoubtedly provide profound insights into the latest evolution of federal policy regarding Bitcoin development, free speech, and building the quality products people need in America. Combined with Senator Lummis, Senator Moreno, and Representatives Nunn, Lawler, Miller-Meeks, Begich, and other policy guests, this forum promises to be the most impactful policy summit in Bitcoin's history."

— Brandon Green, CEO of BTC Inc. and Host of Bitcoin 2026

"Code & Country" was formally established as a brand forum segment in 2025, with its predecessor agenda featuring several senior U.S. officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance, White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, among others. The 2026 edition builds on 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. More speakers and event details will be announced leading up to the event.

About The Bitcoin Conference

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

Bitcoin 2026 will take place from April 27 to 29 in Las Vegas. 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.