Bermuda’s Ministry of Finance announced that Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will represent Bermuda at the DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, DC on 17–18 March 2026, positioning the visit as an opportunity to advance cross-jurisdiction collaboration with US policymakers and regulators on blockchain and digital asset regulation as the United States progresses its market structure bill, the CLARITY Act. Engagements are expected to focus on stablecoin frameworks, payments interoperability, tokenised markets, digital asset insurance and financial market integrity, building on Bermuda’s existing approach under the Digital Asset Business Act and supervision by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The programme also includes a fireside discussion with an executive from the Stellar Development Foundation and bilateral meetings with US federal agencies, policymakers and private-sector stakeholders, with discussions referencing regulatory clarity, consumer protection, AML compliance and market integrity.
Ministry of Finance (Bermuda) 2026-03-17
Bermuda’s Ministry of Finance sends Premier David Burt to the DC Blockchain Summit to deepen US cooperation on digital asset regulation
Bermuda’s Ministry of Finance announced that Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will attend the DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, DC, to enhance collaboration with US policymakers on blockchain and digital asset regulation. Discussions will focus on stablecoin frameworks, payments interoperability, tokenised markets, and financial market integrity, aligning with Bermuda's Digital Asset Business Act. The programme includes a fireside chat with the Stellar Development Foundation and meetings with US federal agencies.