White House Crypto Director Bo Hines Resigns After 8-Months

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.

Announcement of Resignation

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.

Key Achievements in Crypto Policy

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