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David Sacks Sold $200 Million in Crypto Before White House Appointment

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

6 hours ago


Recent reports indicate that David Sacks and his investment firm Craft Ventures sold over $200 million in cryptocurrency and related stocks before he began his role at the White House as an AI and crypto czar.

Asset Disposal Before Office

The memo dated March 5 outlines that David Sacks and Craft Ventures sold over $200 million from the digital asset industry, with $85 million directly linked to Sacks himself. These steps were taken to reduce potential conflicts of interest before he assumed his role at the White House.

Market Conditions and White House Actions

Before Trump took office on January 20, Sacks offloaded all 'liquid cryptocurrencies' from his and Craft Ventures' portfolios, including Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana. After Trump’s presidency began, the crypto market experienced significant fluctuations, arguably influenced by proposed trade tariffs and uncertainty regarding US interest rates.

Transparency Demands and Public Sentiment

A day prior to Sacks' appointment, on March 6, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren requested evidence that Sacks no longer holds digital assets. This inquiry was a response to previous statements regarding his divestment of crypto assets and social media posts asserting he sold his holdings.

David Sacks' asset sales and regulatory involvement continue to spark discussions around transparency and potential conflicts of interest at high governmental levels.

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