Trump taps David Sacks for new White House AI, crypto role
White House AI and cryptocurrency czar David Sacks has been named co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), expanding his role within the Trump administration.
President Donald Trump established PCAST through an executive order on Wednesday, with the goal of bringing together top figures in science and technology to advise the president and enhance US leadership in these fields.
In his new position, Sacks will be overseeing a wider range of technology issues and strengthening the White House’s collaboration with major tech companies.
“We’ve achieved a lot in the first year, but the President wants to continue pushing forward on all things tech. That’s exactly what we will do,” Sacks stated to FOX Business.
The council will consist of up to 24 members, including CEOs like Jensen Huang of Nvidia, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, and Larry Ellison of Oracle.
A senior advisor to the president informed FOX Business that Sacks will retain his roles as AI and cryptocurrency czar while taking on a broader scope of responsibilities.
“David will always be his crypto and AI czar, but in a broader sense to the administration, this new position will enable him to offer advice on a wider range of critical tech issues,” the advisor mentioned.
As the AI and cryptocurrency czar, Sacks has been instrumental in driving policy changes to reshape the US artificial intelligence strategy, including removing previous restrictions and expanding federal oversight.
During his first week in office, Trump signed an executive order overturning a policy from the Biden administration that took a cautious approach to emerging technologies like AI and blockchain.
Subsequently, in December 2025, Trump signed another executive order establishing a national framework for AI regulation, preempting state-level regulations. The order emphasized the importance of allowing US companies to innovate without being burdened by excessive regulation.
In July 2025, the White House introduced the “Winning the AI Race” action plan, which outlined over 90 federal policy initiatives focused on accelerating innovation, developing infrastructure, and solidifying the nation’s position in global AI advancement and security.
More recently, the White House unveiled a national AI policy framework aimed at establishing a consistent standard for development nationwide while addressing concerns related to censorship, free speech, and child protection.
Sacks has also been pivotal in shaping the administration’s cryptocurrency agenda.
Shortly after assuming office, Trump signed an executive order promoting US leadership in digital assets, prohibiting the development of a central bank digital currency, and forming a presidential working group to address the issue.
In March 2025, Trump signed an order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a US Digital Asset Stockpile, positioning the country as a pioneer in government-backed digital asset strategy.
Congress subsequently passed the GENIUS Act in July 2025, the primary federal legislation concerning digital assets, which created a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. The bill received bipartisan support in both houses.
The administration has also taken steps to alleviate regulatory pressure on the cryptocurrency industry, including terminating several SEC investigations and appointing crypto-friendly leadership in key agencies.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was disbanded—a move Sacks described as his “personal favorite”—eliminating what he viewed as the crypto industry’s most aggressive enforcement body.
