The role would be the first-ever crypto-specific White House role and may report directly to Trump, Bloomberg reported.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering creating a new White House post dedicated entirely to cryptocurrency policy, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 20.
Trump’s team is talking to industry executives to decide whether the role is needed, Bloomberg said. They are also reportedly vetting potential candidates, including at Trump’s residence in Mar-a-Lago.
The role would be the first-ever crypto-specific White House post. It highlights the crypto industry’s prominent role in the Trump administration.