📢 Trump appoints Bo Hines to lead the "Cryptocurrency Committee"!!
The elected President of the United States, Trump, announced on the social platform Truth Social that he has nominated economist and former advisor Stephen Miran to serve as the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council. This council will provide advice to the executive branch on economic policy and strategy.
🔹 Background of Stephen Miran:
Miran previously served as a senior advisor for economic policy at the Treasury during Trump's first term and recently stated on the Bitcoin-related podcast "The Bitcoin Layer" that the United States should focus on supporting innovative policies, believing that cryptocurrency can play an important role in innovation.
🔹 Appointment of Bo Hines to lead the President's Digital Asset Advisory Committee:
Trump also announced the appointment of former football player Bo Hines as the executive director of the new advisory division, the "Cryptocurrency Committee." Hines will work alongside crypto czar David Sacks to promote innovation and growth in the digital asset space, ensuring that industry leaders have the resources they need to succeed.
🔹 Other appointments:
Trump simultaneously announced the appointment of former partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Sriram Krishnan as a senior AI policy advisor in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Krishnan expressed his honor in being able to serve the country and work closely with David Sacks to ensure the continued leadership of the United States in the field of AI.