Sacks Steps Down as White House AI and Crypto Czar Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

David Sacks, the former White House AI and Crypto Czar under Trump's administration, has stepped down from his role on March 26, 2026. In a move that suggests he is not entirely leaving Washington behind, Sacks will co-chair the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).

During his tenure as AI and Crypto Czar, one of Sacks' notable achievements was the introduction of the GENIUS Act, a legislative framework aimed at providing regulatory clarity for stablecoins and digital assets.

The absence of a formal AI Security Agency under Sacks' watch has left many wondering about the implications for the growing intersection of AI and crypto. Decentralized AI projects, AI-powered trading protocols, and on-chain AI agents are proliferating across the industry, with unclear regulatory treatment.