Quick Summary
- David Sacks completed his 130-day tenure as the Trump administration’s cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence czar
- He now serves as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)
- The council features 13 prominent tech figures including Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreessen, and others
- Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam represents the sole crypto-focused voice on the advisory panel
- Sacks emphasizes the need for standardized AI regulations to replace the current state-by-state approach
The tenure of David Sacks as the White House’s cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence czar lasted exactly 130 working days. Federal regulations governing special government employees establish this 130-day maximum within 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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Speaking with Bloomberg on Thursday, March 27, Sacks acknowledged his transition out of the czar position. He emphasized that his new appointment will continue enabling him to influence technology and digital asset regulations.
His latest position places him as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, commonly abbreviated as PCAST. This 13-member advisory body brings together experts from artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, medical technology, and quantum computing sectors.
Tech Titans Join Advisory Council
The roster accompanying 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 from Andreessen Horowitz.
The council also includes Google’s co-founder Sergey Brin. Michael Kratsios, a veteran of both Trump administrations, will share co-chair responsibilities with Sacks.
The sole representative with deep cryptocurrency roots is Fred Ehrsam, who launched Coinbase in 2012 before establishing the crypto venture capital firm Paradigm.
Throughout his czar appointment, Sacks contributed to publishing a comprehensive 166-page document addressing cryptocurrency oversight in July. His involvement also proved instrumental in securing approval for the GENIUS Act, legislation centered on stablecoin regulation.
Artificial Intelligence Regulation Becomes Priority
On March 20, Sacks assisted the Trump White House in unveiling an artificial intelligence policy framework designed to encourage technological advancement while safeguarding minors and protecting intellectual property rights.
During his Bloomberg discussion, Sacks made no reference to cryptocurrency matters. His remarks concentrated exclusively on artificial intelligence, quantum computing technologies, and nuclear energy development.
He underscored concerns about individual states developing separate AI regulatory frameworks. According to Sacks, this fragmented approach produces a “patchwork of regulation” that companies find difficult to comply with.
“What the president has called for is one rulebook,” Sacks explained.
A high-ranking White House official informed Fox Business that Sacks remains the administration’s de facto cryptocurrency and AI czar unofficially. The source indicated his new appointment expands his advisory capacity across multiple technology domains.
The advisory council will examine critical issues and provide formal policy recommendations to regulatory agencies. Sacks indicated the team intends to advance implementation of the AI framework introduced the previous week.
He noted that council members will “study issues together” prior to issuing any official guidance.
The GENIUS Act, which benefited from Sacks’ advocacy, addressed stablecoin regulatory parameters. He remains committed to advancing the CLARITY Act, comprehensive legislation governing cryptocurrency market structures.
The 130-day restriction applicable to special government employees does not extend to his PCAST co-chair appointment.
