Jennifer Johnson, President and CEO of Franklin Templeton, stated at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium that digital assets are becoming mainstream, highlighting the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology within the financial services sector. Johnson emphasized that Bitcoin serves as a major distraction from the transformative disruptions expected in financial services. The event featured other prominent voices in the crypto space, including Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, who identified scalability as a key missing component in blockchain technology. Kraken's Co-CEO David Ripley discussed the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets worldwide, expressing hope that early industry practices will influence final regulatory rules. The symposium also included a panel on the future of Bitcoin in America with leaders such as Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot, American Bitcoin co-founder Eric Trump, and American Bitcoin Executive Chair Mike Homkh. Eric Trump noted that he spends over half of his time engaged in cryptocurrency activities. Overall, the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium underscored the increasing recognition and integration of digital assets by regulators, financial institutions, and industry innovators.