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David Sacks' $200 Million Asset Sale Prior to Crypto Czar Appointment

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

7 hours ago


David Sacks and his venture firm Craft Ventures sold over $200 million worth of crypto assets before his White House appointment. This step was taken to reduce potential conflicts of interest.

Crypto Asset Sale

A White House memorandum dated March 5 detailed that David Sacks and Craft Ventures divested over $200 million of positions in the digital asset industry, with $85 million directly attributable to Sacks himself. These actions were significant steps to mitigate potential conflicts of interest.

Political Context and Market Changes

Sacks' appointment and actions come amidst significant changes in the cryptocurrency market, which has experienced a downturn since Donald Trump's inauguration due to proposed tariffs and uncertainty over US interest rates. Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $109,000 just before Trump's presidency began but fell below $80,000 by February 27, erasing all post-election gains.

Sacks' New Role and Positions

As the new AI and crypto czar, David Sacks will help develop a legal framework for the cryptocurrency industry. Additionally, Sacks has been advocating for various aspects such as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and against over-taxing the crypto industry. He opposed a proposed 0.01% tax on crypto transactions on the All In Podcast when host Jason Calacanis suggested it.

David Sacks' asset sale prior to his White House appointment demonstrates his commitment to transparently performing his duties while avoiding conflicts of interest. This enables him to focus on developing US cryptocurrency policy without the risk of personal asset-related conflicts.

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