David Sacks Transitions from Crypto Czar to Tech Council Leadership: What’s Next for Digital Asset Policy?

Key Takeaways

• David Sacks has completed his 130-day appointment as the White House crypto and AI czar
• Sacks now serves as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)
• The 13-member PCAST roster features Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreessen, and other prominent tech executives
• Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam represents the sole crypto-focused voice on the advisory council
• Priority initiatives include establishing standardized AI regulations across all U.S. states

The tenure of David Sacks as the White House’s designated crypto and AI czar has concluded after 130 working days. This timeframe reflects federal regulations governing special government employees, which restrict their service to a maximum of 130 days during any 12-month span.

NEW: Venture capitalist David Sacks is stepping down as AI and crypto czar for Donald Trump after reaching the 130-day limit as a special government employee.

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During a Thursday, March 27 interview with Bloomberg, Sacks acknowledged stepping down from the czar position. He emphasized that his transition to the new advisory role would continue to give him influence over technology and cryptocurrency policy development.

Sacks has transitioned into the position of co-chair for the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, commonly referred to as PCAST. This advisory body comprises 13 distinguished members representing sectors including artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, medical technology, and quantum computing.

PCAST Membership Breakdown

The council roster alongside Sacks features Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, Meta’s founder Mark Zuckerberg, AMD’s CEO Lisa Su, Oracle chairman Larry Ellison, Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell, and Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz.

Additionally, Google co-founder Sergey Brin holds a seat on the advisory panel. Michael Kratsios, a veteran of both Trump administrations, has been appointed as Sacks’ fellow co-chair.

Fred Ehrsam, recognized for co-founding Coinbase in 2012 and subsequently establishing the cryptocurrency venture capital firm Paradigm, stands as the council’s only member with deep roots in the digital asset industry.

Throughout his czar appointment, Sacks contributed to the development and release of an extensive 166-page cryptocurrency regulatory framework in July. His involvement also proved instrumental in securing legislative approval for the GENIUS Act, which specifically addresses stablecoin oversight.

Artificial Intelligence Oversight Becomes Primary Focus

On March 20, Sacks assisted the Trump administration in unveiling an artificial intelligence policy framework designed to encourage technological advancement while safeguarding children and protecting intellectual property rights.

Throughout his Bloomberg discussion, Sacks made no reference to cryptocurrency matters. Instead, his remarks concentrated exclusively on artificial intelligence, quantum computing capabilities, and nuclear energy development.

He emphasized the challenge posed by individual states creating separate AI regulatory frameworks. According to Sacks, this approach generates a “patchwork of regulation” that proves difficult for businesses to follow.

“What the president has called for is one rulebook,” Sacks explained.

A high-ranking White House official informed Fox Business that Sacks will maintain his unofficial designation as the administration’s cryptocurrency and AI czar. The official noted that this restructured position enables him to provide guidance across a wider spectrum of technology-related matters.

The advisory council’s mandate includes examining critical issues and delivering formal policy recommendations to regulatory agencies. Sacks indicated the group intends to advance the artificial intelligence framework introduced the previous week.

He noted that council members would “study issues together” prior to issuing any official policy recommendations.

The GENIUS Act, which benefited from Sacks’ advocacy, concentrates on establishing stablecoin regulatory parameters. He remains committed to advancing the CLARITY Act, a comprehensive legislative proposal addressing cryptocurrency market structure.

The 130-day limitation applicable to special government employees does not restrict his new responsibilities as PCAST co-chair.