Coinbase, Ripple to join Aug. 19 White House crypto meeting
Coinbase and Ripple executives have been named among the expected attendees at an Aug. 19 White House meeting involving at least six crypto and prediction market companies. Semafor reporter Eleanor Mueller said executives from Coinbase, Ripple, a16z, Chainlink, Paradigm and Kalshi were expected to attend the White House meeting, citing people familiar with the plans. News: Executives from Coinbase, a16z, Ripple s meeting at the WH, people familiar with it tell me. Trump plus Selig s.. outcome, we expect the Commission to publish the texts of Reg Crypto, the Innovation Exemption, or both in the next several weeks, another reminder that the crypto industry is poised for… a positive reg environment even without CLARITY” https://t.co/rzWahIIGyi — Alex Thorn (@intangiblecoins) August 14, 2026 A separate Kalshi contract provided a more favorable reading for an earlier procedural event. As of Aug. 11, traders assigned an 88% probability that the Senate would vote on the legislation before Oct. 1, with about $1.23 million traded on the contract. The date aligns with Thunes Sept. 15 cloture schedule but does not indicate whether senators will ultimately approve the bill. CFTC meeting will follow on Aug. 20 People involved in the planning have described the White House event as a kickoff for the