- Bo Hines exits crypto council, Patrick Witt steps into leadership.
- Patrick Witt to guide federal crypto policy after Hines departs.
- White House crypto leadership shifts as Hines returns to private sector.
According to journalist Eleanor Terrett, Bo Hines will leave his position as head of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, widely called the “crypto council. ” Hines is a former college football player and crypto investor who will return to the private sector but continue to advise White House AI and Crypto czar David Sacks on AI matters.
Hines confirmed the move on X, noting that he will continue supporting the growth of the U.S. crypto ecosystem. In December 2024, President Trump appointed Hines to a position that would make him a go-between in the White House, the industry, and legislators. He disclosed in April that he had met 150 industry stakeholders in his first three months in office.
Also Read: Ripple’s Surprise $3.28B XRP Unlock Sparks Frenzy in Crypto Community
Patrick Witt to Lead the Crypto Council
Terrett reported that Hines’ deputy, Patrick Witt, is expected to assume the leadership role. Witt previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management during the first Trump administration. His political life involved a bid to represent the 10th congressional district of Georgia, which changed to a bid to the post of state insurance commissioner, only to lose in the Republican primary.
Witt returned to government service in 2025 as deputy director of the crypto council and acting director of the Office of Strategic Capital at the Department of Defense. The Pentagon office monitors investments in new technologies. Though Witt does not have any experience in the crypto business, he has a good track record in policy and national security.
Hines and Witt have a college football history. Witt was a quarterback at Yale University and briefly signed with the New Orleans Saints, but he dropped out of the running for a Rhodes Scholarship after an unofficial misconduct allegation, which he has denied.
The anticipated change of leadership has put Witt in a commanding position as the crypto council proceeds to lead federal digital asset policy. This transition ensures ongoing coordination between the government and the crypto industry while introducing a new voice at the top.
Also Read: Trump Sons Target $1.5B Crypto Push With New WLFI Token Treasury Plan
