
David Sacks, appointed by President Trump as AI and Crypto Czar, champions pro-crypto policy while facing scrutiny over alleged conflicts linked to past investments.
David Sacks, White House AI and Crypto Czar under President Trump, has overseen landmark crypto policy moves, including a Bitcoin reserve creation and major legislation. A Silicon Valley veteran with investments in Bitwise, dYdx, and BitGo, Sacks declared crypto a week-one priority for the administration. Despite divesting most direct crypto holdings, he faces conflict-of-interest allegations from The New York Times over ties via Craft Ventures. Sacks disputes these claims as fabricated and retained defamation law firm Clare Locke to respond. He maintains that his role as a Special Government Employee carries restrictions, while Democrats in Congress focus on these issues.