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<p><strong>Editor’s note:</strong> The Bitcoin Conference has announced the return of Code &amp; Country 2026, its flagship policy forum designed to bring U.S. policymakers and Bitcoin industry participants into direct, on-the-record discussions. Scheduled for April 27 during a U.S. election year, the forum aims to address how active legislation and regulatory priorities intersect with Bitcoin, digital infrastructure, and adjacent sectors such as energy and stablecoins. By removing intermediaries, the event positions itself as a venue where builders operating at scale can engage directly with lawmakers shaping the regulatory environment that will influence the next phase of technological and financial development.</p>
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 <li>Code &amp; Country 2026 will take place on April 27 and is open to Pro Pass and Whale Pass holders.</li>
 <li>The forum focuses on direct engagement between Bitcoin industry leaders and U.S. policymakers.</li>
 <li>Discussions will center on active legislation, regulatory priorities, and real-world policy impacts.</li>
 <li>Programming spans Bitcoin, energy infrastructure, stablecoin regulation, and digital civil liberties.</li>
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<h2 id="why-this-matters">Why this matters</h2>
<p>As regulatory frameworks for <a href="https://coinstats.app/coins/bitcoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin</a> and related technologies continue to evolve, direct dialogue between policymakers and industry participants is becoming increasingly consequential. Events like Code &amp; Country provide insight into how legislative decisions are formed and how they may affect builders, investors, and infrastructure providers operating at scale. Held during an election year, the forum reflects growing institutional engagement with <a href="https://coinstats.app/coins/bitcoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin</a> and highlights the role policy will play in shaping the sector’s trajectory in the U.S. and beyond.</p>
<h2 id="what-to-watch-next">What to watch next</h2>
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 <li>Announcements of confirmed speakers and detailed programming ahead of the event.</li>
 <li>Key policy themes emphasized by lawmakers and regulatory representatives.</li>
 <li>Signals on how Bitcoin-related regulation may evolve following the forum.</li>
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<p><strong>Disclosure:</strong> The content below is a press release provided by the company/PR representative. It is published for informational purposes.</p>
<p><strong>Nashville, TN — February 10, 2026</strong> — The <a href="https://b.tc/conference/2026" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin Conference</a> announced today Code &amp; Country 2026, the flagship policy forum returning for its second year to convene industry leaders, builders and U.S. policymakers for direct discussions on the issues shaping technology, regulation, and legislative priorities.</p>
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   <div class="pr-story--text pr-text-font"><strong>Code &amp; Country 2026 will take place on April 27 at 12:00 PM and will be open to Pro Pass and Whale Pass holders. </strong>The forum is scheduled during the 2026 U.S. election year, when congressional agendas, committee priorities, and policy frameworks are actively taking shape.
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    The event is designed to facilitate direct engagement between those building critical infrastructure and those shaping policy – no intermediaries. Discussions will focus on active legislation, administrative priorities, and the real-world implications of regulatory decisions on the industries defining America’s technological future.
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    <div class="pr-story--text pr-text-font"><em>“Policy decisions affecting Bitcoin are made regardless of industry participation. We finally have an administration and bipartisan Congress seeking guidance from our industry on how to regulate. We can either jump in the game and help craft the next century of the regulatory landscape, or watch from the sidelines as someone else does it for us,” </em>said Brandon Green, CEO of <a href="https://coinstats.app/coins/bitcoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BTC</a> Inc.
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    This year’s programming addresses the convergence of Bitcoin with broader policy areas – from energy infrastructure and stablecoin regulation to civil liberties in a digital age. Policymakers and congressional staff will hear directly from industry participants operating at scale, while attendees will gain insight into how policy development functions in Washington.
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    The Code &amp; Country program builds on policy-focused programming introduced at the <a href="https://b.tc/conference/2026" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin Conference</a> in 2024 with President Donald <a href="https://med.etoro.com/B10215_A127826_TClick_Scb-trump.aspx?TargetURL=https://www.etoro.com/markets/trump" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Trump</a>’s speech and formally launched as a branded track in 2025. Featured past participation from senior U.S. political leaders, regulators, and policymakers includes Vice President J.D. Vance, White House AI &amp; Crypto Czar David Sacks, Bo Hines, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, and Senator Cynthia Lummis, reflecting increased engagement between the Bitcoin industry and U.S. policymakers on regulatory and technology issues.
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    Further details regarding speakers and programming will be announced ahead of the event. For more information visit: <a href="https://2026.b.tc/code-country" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://2026.b.tc/code-country</a>.
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   <p><a href="https://b.tc/conference" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Bitcoin Conference</a>, organised by <a href="https://coinstats.app/coins/bitcoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BTC</a> Media, the parent company of <a href="https://bitcoinmagazine.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin Magazine</a>, is a global event series, featuring notable industry speakers, workshops, exhibitions, and entertainment. These events serve as vital platforms for Bitcoin industry leaders, developers, investors, and enthusiasts to gather, network, and exchange ideas. <a href="https://2026.b.tc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin 2026</a> is being held in Las Vegas in April 2026. Its international events include <a href="https://asia.b.tc." rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin Hong Kong&nbsp;</a>(August 27-28, 2026), <a href="https://www.bitcoin.amsterdam/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin Amsterdam</a> (November 5-6, 2026) and <a href="https://mena.b.tc/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin MENA</a> (Abu Dhabi, December 2026).</p>
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