Key Takeaways
- David Sacks has completed his 130-day tenure as the White House’s cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence czar
- Sacks now serves as co-chair of PCAST, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
- The 13-member advisory council features prominent figures including Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, and Marc Andreessen
- Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam represents the sole cryptocurrency-focused voice on the council
- Creating standardized artificial intelligence regulations across all states emerges as a primary objective
The tenure of David Sacks as the nation’s crypto and AI czar concluded after 130 working days, the maximum duration permitted under federal regulations governing special government employees. These restrictions limit such appointments to 130 days during any 12-month timeframe.
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 officially acknowledged stepping down from the czar position. He emphasized that his new appointment will continue to provide opportunities to influence technology and cryptocurrency policy development.
Sacks has transitioned into a co-chair position on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, commonly referred to as PCAST. This advisory body comprises 13 distinguished leaders representing diverse sectors including artificial intelligence, digital currency, medical innovation, and quantum technology.
PCAST Membership Roster
The council’s membership includes notable technology leaders alongside Sacks, such as Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, Meta’s founder Mark Zuckerberg, AMD’s chief Lisa Su, Oracle chairman Larry Ellison, Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell, and Andreessen Horowitz co-founder Marc Andreessen.
Additional members include Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Michael Kratsios, a veteran of both presidential administrations under Trump, will partner with Sacks in the co-chair position.
Fred Ehrsam stands as the council’s only member with deep cryptocurrency roots. Ehrsam helped establish Coinbase in 2012 before going on to co-found Paradigm, a prominent venture capital firm focused on digital assets.
Throughout his czar appointment, Sacks contributed to publishing a comprehensive 166-page cryptocurrency regulatory framework in July. His efforts also supported the successful approval of the GENIUS Act, legislation specifically targeting stablecoin oversight.
Artificial Intelligence Regulation Becomes Primary Focus
On March 20, Sacks collaborated with the Trump administration to unveil an artificial intelligence policy framework designed to encourage technological advancement while safeguarding children and protecting creators’ rights.
Notably absent from Sacks’ Bloomberg discussion was any reference to cryptocurrency matters. Instead, his remarks concentrated exclusively on artificial intelligence policy, quantum computing development, and nuclear energy expansion.
Sacks drew attention to the challenge created when individual states independently develop AI regulations. This approach produces what he termed a “patchwork of regulation” that poses significant operational challenges for technology companies.
“The president has advocated for a single, unified rulebook,” Sacks explained.
A senior administration official speaking with Fox Business indicated that Sacks will maintain his association with crypto and AI policy in an unofficial capacity. According to this source, the PCAST role enables him to provide guidance across a wider spectrum of technology matters.
PCAST’s mandate involves examining critical issues and delivering formal policy recommendations to regulatory agencies. Sacks indicated the council intends to advance the artificial intelligence framework introduced the previous week.
Council members will engage in collaborative analysis before formulating official guidance, Sacks noted.
The GENIUS Act, which benefited from Sacks’ advocacy, centers on establishing regulatory parameters for stablecoins. Meanwhile, he remains committed to advancing the CLARITY Act, comprehensive legislation addressing cryptocurrency market framework.
The 130-day limitation applicable to special government employees does not restrict his PCAST co-chair appointment.
