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Bo Hines steps down as White House Crypto Director after 8 months, leaving Patrick Witt to continue pro-crypto policy momentum.
Author: Chirag Sharma
Published On: Sat, 09 Aug 2025 22:20:46 GMT
August 9, 2025 Bo Hines, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, has stepped down from his role in the Trump administration. The 29-year-old former college football player and crypto advocate served just eight months before announcing his return to the private sector.
Appointed in December 2024, Hines was handpicked by President Donald Trump and was backed to lead White House crypto initiatives. His deputy, Patrick Witt, will take over, bringing prior government operations experience and continuity to the position.
Hines will stay connected to the administration as an adviser on AI-related projects. He will do this under White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks.
The resignation, reported on August 10, 2025, ends a brief but impactful tenure.
Hines acted as a bridge between the White House, Congress, regulatory agencies, and the crypto industry. His work focused on reducing regulatory burdens and fostering innovation in blockchain and digital assets.
Sources suggest his departure is motivated by private sector opportunities that allow more freedom to apply his experience without government constraints.
During his time in office, Hines oversaw several landmark pro-crypto developments:
| Initiative | Impact |
|---|---|
| Ending Operation Choke Point 2.0 | Removed restrictions on crypto-friendly banking introduced under the Biden administration |
| 180-Day President’s Working Group Report | Offered a roadmap for regulatory clarity and innovation in the digital asset sector |
| GENIUS Act | Established a federal framework for cryptocurrency regulation and bolstered U.S. leadership |
| Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Advocacy | Advanced the vision of making America a global Bitcoin superpower |
| Industry Engagement | Held 150+ meetings with crypto leaders, leading to executive orders that expanded crypto-friendly policies |
Real voices. Real reactions.
@WatcherGuru Resignation right in the middle of major crypto policy talks? Timing feels… deliberate.
@WatcherGuru Trump team continues strategic reshuffling. Stronger leadership ahead for digital strategy. 🇺
@WatcherGuru Patrick Witt, a Yale QB turned policy wonk, takes the helm. He’s got no crypto track record, which is… concerning. Will he push Trump’s “global Bitcoin superpower” vision or fumble the snap? I’m cautiously optimistic but want him to prove his DeFi chops.
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