FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin”

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A panel titled “Code Is Free Speech: Ending The War On Bitcoin” has been announced for Bitcoin 2026, bringing together three figures from law, government, and the Bitcoin industry.

The panel features FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal.

Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI Director by the Senate in February 2025 and has disclosed personal holdings in Bitcoin ETFs and Bitcoin miner Core Scientific. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche directed the Department of Justice to end targeting of crypto mixers in April 2025, signaling a shift in how the DOJ approaches digital asset enforcement. Paul Grewal has served as Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer since 2020, previously serving as a U.S. federal magistrate judge for the Northern District of California and as Deputy General Counsel at Facebook, and has been engaged in discussions with regulators around legal frameworks for the digital asset industry.

Bitcoin 2026 attendees can look forward to a conversation on where federal policy and Bitcoin development intersect covering topics including developer rights, privacy tools, and the evolving enforcement landscape.

Bitcoins Bitcoin 2026 is Returning to Las Vegas

Bitcoin 2026 will take place April 27–29 at The Venetian, Las Vegas, and is expected to be the biggest Bitcoin event of the year.

Focused on the future of money, Bitcoin 2026 will bring together Bitcoin builders, investors, miners, policymakers, technologists, and newcomers from around the world. The event will feature a wide range of pass types, including general admission passes designed specifically for those new to Bitcoin, alongside premium passes for professionals, enterprises, and institutions.

With multiple stages, immersive experiences, technical workshops, and headline keynotes, Bitcoin 2026 is designed to serve both first-time attendees and long-time Bitcoiners shaping the next era of global adoption.

Bitcoins Past Bitcoin Conferences in the U.S.

Bitcoin’s flagship conference has scaled dramatically over the past five years:

  • 2021 – Miami: 11,000 attendees
  • 2022 – Miami: 26,000 attendees
  • 2023 – Miami: 15,000 attendees
  • 2024 – Nashville: 22,000 attendees
  • 2025 – Las Vegas: 35,000 attendees

Bitcoins 🎟️ Get Your Bitcoin 2026 Pass

Bitcoin Magazine readers can save 10% on Bitcoin 2026 tickets using code ‘ARTICLE10‘ at checkout.

Stay at The official hotel of Bitcoin 2026, The Venetian, and get a guaranteed low rate plus 15% off your pass. Be in the middle of where the fun is all happening, and where the networking never ends.

And don’t forget:

📍 Location: The Venetian, Las Vegas
📅 Dates: April 27–29, 2026

For more information and exclusive offers, visit the Bitcoin Conference on X here.

Bitcoins Why Attend Bitcoin 2026?

Bitcoin 2026 is the definitive gathering for anyone serious about the future of money. With 500+ speakers, multiple world-class stages, and programming spanning Bitcoin fundamentals, open-source development, enterprise adoption, mining, energy, AI, policy, and culture, the conference brings every corner of the Bitcoin ecosystem together under one roof.

From headline keynotes on the Nakamoto Stage to deep technical sessions for builders, institutional strategy discussions for enterprises, and beginner-friendly Bitcoin 101 education, Bitcoin 2026 is designed for everyone—from first-time attendees to the leaders shaping Bitcoin’s global adoption.

Whether you’re looking to learn, build, invest, network, or influence, Bitcoin 2026 is where Bitcoin’s next chapter is written.

Bitcoins Bitcoin 2026 Pass Types: Something for Everyone

Bitcoin 2026 offers a range of pass options designed to meet the needs of newcomers, professionals, enterprises, and high-net-worth Bitcoiners alike.

🎟️ Bitcoin 2026 General Admission Pass

Ideal for newcomers and those looking to experience the heart of the conference.

  • Limited access on Days 2 & 3
  • Entry to Main Stage
  • Access to Genesis Stage
  • Full access to the Expo Hall
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🎟️ Bitcoin 2026 Pro Pass

Designed for professionals, operators, and serious Bitcoin participants.

Includes all General Admission features, plus:

  • Full 3-day access, including Pro Day
  • Entry to the Pro Pass Reception
  • Access to Enterprise Hall, Enterprise Stage, and Networking Lounge
  • Conference App networking features
  • Access to the Bitcoin For Corporations Symposium
  • Entry to Compute Village and Energy Stage
  • Complimentary lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks
  • Dedicated registration and check-in
  • Reserved seating at Main Stage
  • Huge savings when you bundle your hotel and Pro Pass
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🐋 Bitcoin 2026 Whale Pass

The all-inclusive, premium Bitcoin 2026 experience.

Includes all Pro Pass features, plus:

  • Reserved seating at Main Stage
  • All-inclusive gourmet food and beverages
  • Entry to Whale Night and Whale Reception
  • Access to all official after-parties
  • Networking app access to connect with other Whales
  • Premium access to The Deep — an exclusive networking lounge with intimate speaker sessions
  • Complimentary stay at The Venetian when you bundle your whale pass and hotel (use promo code ‘WHALEHOTEL’ here)

This is the most immersive way to experience Bitcoin 2026.

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🎉 Bitcoin 2026 After Hours Pass

Your ticket to the night.

Most deals are done with a drink in your hand. Get exclusive access to 3 official Bitcoin 2026 after-parties across Las Vegas — each with a 2-hour open bar — where the real conversations happen and the best connections are made.

  • Access to 3 official Bitcoin 2026 after-parties
  • 2-hour open bar at each event
  • Evening events across Las Vegas, April 27–29
  • Network with Bitcoiners, builders, and industry leaders after hours

More headline speaker announcements are coming soon.

Don’t miss Bitcoin 2026.

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