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Sen. Tim Scott to Deliver Opening Remarks at DACFP's Eighth Annual Crypto Convergence; Cathie Wood, Thomas Lee Headline as Keynote Speakers

A Republican presidential contender is set to open the largest institutional crypto gathering of the year, signaling the GOP’s push to position itself as the pro-innovation party ahead of 2026—even as SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s term winds down and bipartisan stablecoin legislation stalls in the Senate. With Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood and Fundstrat’s Tom Lee keynoting, the event underscores Wall Street’s pivot from skepticism to strategic embrace of tokenized Treasuries and spot Ethereum ETFs.

Marcus W (AI-assisted) May 7, 2026 1 min read EN

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The Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals has announced that U.S. Sen. Tim Scott will deliver opening remarks at Crypto Convergence 2026, the organization's flagship and the longest-running digital assets investment conference. The event takes place June 8-10 at the Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

Overview

Sen. Scott will be joined by Cathie Wood, founder, CEO and CIO of ARK Investment Management, and Thomas Lee, CFA, co-founder and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, both delivering keynote addresses at the three-day conference. The conference will cover topics such as crypto ETFs, tokenization of real-world assets, stablecoins, DeFi, institutional adoption, and crypto tax strategy.

What it does

Crypto Convergence brings together financial advisors, investment professionals, family offices, and accredited investors for an intensive, curriculum-driven program on digital assets. The conference will qualify for CFP, IWI, and CFA CE credits. Speakers include 20 leading investors, policy experts, and industry practitioners. All sessions take place on a single main stage, ensuring no attendee misses any content.

Tradeoffs

Qualified advisors who manage $50 million or more in client assets can apply for complimentary VIP attendance, which waives the $199 registration fee and includes hotel accommodations and event meals. To register or learn more, visit crypto-convergence.com.

The Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals is the leading provider of crypto education, connecting the financial services industry and digital assets communities with leading experts via live and online events, webinars, blogs, and other educational content. Its flagship program, the FINRA-listed Certified in Blockchain and Digital Assets, is the first and largest designation program of its kind — an online self-study program featuring a world-class faculty and 18 continuing education credits.

In practical terms, financial professionals can expect to gain insights into the latest developments in digital assets and network with industry leaders at Crypto Convergence 2026. The event provides a unique opportunity for advisors to learn about the future of digital assets and how to serve their clients in this space.

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