Trump-Appointed Crypto Council Head to Step Down
Bo Hines, who has led the Trump administration’s White House Crypto Council since December 2024, is stepping down to return to the private sector.
During his tenure, Hines oversaw key policy initiatives, including the administration’s push for dedicated crypto regulations and the passage of the GENIUS Act, which established a framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins.
Bo Hines Steps Aside
The former college football player was appointed by President Donald Trump in December 2024 to lead the newly formed White House Crypto Council. The appointment followed Trump’s early-term executive order to establish the council as part of a broader plan to overhaul US digital asset policy.
He also helped direct the release of a…
