According to online reports, Forbes business reporter Eleanor Terrett reported that the U.S. House Republican group held a "cryptocurrency luncheon" this afternoon to discuss digital asset policy initiatives and legislative matters. Those attending the meeting included politicians such as Republican whip Tom Emmer and Rep. Bryan Steil, as well as representatives from multiple institutions in the crypto industry. Industry organizations participating in the conference included the Digital Chamber and the Blockchain Association, and representatives from participating companies came from well-known cryptocurrency and blockchain companies such as Paradigm, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), CoinFlip, Coinbase, Anchorage and Digital Currency Group (DCG).