David Sacks Shifts from Crypto Czar to Presidential Science Council

David Sacks, the White House’s AI and Crypto Czar, announced Thursday that he is stepping down from his crypto leadership role to join the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The move marks a strategic pivot from direct crypto oversight to broader science and technology advisory responsibilities within the administration. Sacks’ transition comes amid ongoing debates over digital asset regulation and the integration of AI technologies into federal frameworks. The council advises the president on critical science and technology issues, potentially amplifying Sacks’ influence on future tech policy beyond the crypto sphere. His departure from the czar role may signal a shift in the administration’s approach to cryptocurrency oversight, though no immediate successor was named. The White House emphasized that Sacks will continue contributing to national technology strategy through his new position.

Words by Chloe Winters (Venture Capital & Innovation Reporter).