FameEX Hot Topics | Trump Names Former College Football Player Bo Hines to Head Crypto Council

Donald Trump has appointed Bo Hines, a former college football player, as the Executive Director of his newly formed "Crypto Council." The announcement was made on December 22 via Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social. Hines, who unsuccessfully ran for North Carolina’s U.S. House seat in 2022, will now lead the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, focusing on promoting growth and innovation in the digital assets industry.

Hines will work under David Sacks, Trump’s selection as crypto and artificial intelligence czar, to foster the development of the digital asset space. Together, they plan to ensure that industry leaders have the support and resources needed to succeed. Trump highlighted the significance of the Crypto Council, noting its role in driving innovation within an industry that has gained increasing attention and investment in recent years.

Although Hines was unsuccessful in his 2022 congressional campaign, he has maintained strong ties to the cryptocurrency world. His campaign received backing from the American Dream Federal Action super PAC and other pro-crypto political action committees (PACs). Notably, former FTX CEO Ryan Salame, who is currently serving a prison sentence for crimes including illegal political contributions, contributed millions of dollars to Republican candidates, including Hines. This ongoing support underscores the growing influence of the cryptocurrency industry on U.S. politics.

In addition to Hines, Trump also appointed Sriram Krishnan, a former general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), as the senior AI policy adviser for the Crypto Council. Krishnan expressed his honor at serving the country and ensuring that the U.S. remains a leader in AI. He will work alongside Sacks to shape policies related to both AI and digital assets.

These appointments reflect Trump’s strong backing of the crypto industry. During his presidential campaign, he pledged to make the U.S. “the world capital of crypto,” securing significant funding from top crypto executives. Additionally, on December 4, Trump nominated Paul Atkins, a pro-crypto businessman and former SEC commissioner, to lead the SEC, signaling his intention to ease regulatory pressure on the sector.

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