Announcement
Meridian Salon: Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets, and the Future of Economic Statecraft
Details Thursday, March 19, 2026 Digital assets are no longer a niche financial innovation. Cryptocurrency, stablecoins, tokenized assets, and blockchain technologies are increasingly shaping global financial infrastructure, impacting financial inclusion, and altering broader geopolitical dynamics. The program will focus on how these technologies are transforming the global financial landscape and the strategic considerations they raise.
This Meridian Salon will feature a discus sion with Tyler Williams , Counselor to the Secretary, Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology Policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury , moderated by Cody Carbone , CEO, The Digital Chamber, followed by i nteractive roundtable breakouts , giving participants the opportunity to exchange perspectives and network . For more information regarding this program, please contact externalaffairs@meridian.org .
About Meridian Salons Meridian Salons convene Washington’s globally minded leaders for thoughtful, high-impact gatherings throughout the year. Designed to foster authentic engagement across diplomacy, business, media, policy, and culture, this evolving series brings together a diverse network of professionals who shape—and are shaped by—the global ecosystem. Set within the historic rooms of Meridian House and beneath the canopy of the Linden Grove, each Salon offers a distinct experience: from off-the-record discussions with prominent speakers to relaxed, social settings that spark candid dialogue and lasting connection.
Conversations range from fresh takes on today’s headlines to cultural insights that reveal new ways of thinking. In a city driven by what’s urgent, Meridian Salons make space for what’s essential: trust, dialogue, and relationships that transcend politics, borders, and sectors. Rooted in Meridian’s long-standing tradition of convening leaders, this series cultivates fresh perspectives, meaningful exchanges, and a vibrant community shaping the future—together. .