The Friday before inauguration, the crypto industry convened in D.C.
for a party.
They called it the Crypto Ball.
Our colleague Vicky Huang talked to some of the attendees.
Who was there?
Everyone.
A lot of the most high profile people in crypto were there, such as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, the co founders of Crypto Exchange, Gemini, the Winklevoss brothers, and some of the most high profile political figures.
Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary was there.
So was the speaker of the House.
Guests noshed on beef tenderloin and tuna tartare.
They snapped up free swag like make bitcoin great again.
Hats and Trump style golden slippers.
Snoop Dogg performed.
What were they celebrating?
They were celebrating the inauguration of President Trump.
But beyond that, it was more about how President Trump has become the crypto.
Industry'S biggest cheerleader on the campaign trail.
Trump embraced crypto.
He promised industry friendly regulations and pledged to start a national bitcoin reserve.
And the crypto industry is embrace Trump right back, channeling contributions to him and other crypto friendly candidates.