Trump Appoints Tech and Crypto Experts to Science Advisory Council
- President Trump appointed members to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) on March 25.
- Notable appointees include Marc Andreessen, Sergey Brin, Safra Catz, Michael Dell, Fred Ehrsam, Larry Ellison, and Mark Zuckerberg.
- The council will be co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios to align policy and industry expertise.
- Several members have ties to Bitcoin and blockchain ventures, indicating a focus on digital assets.
- The January executive order includes a Special Advisor for AI & crypto as a standing member and co-chair.
This council aims to shape national strategy across scientific fields while incorporating private-sector expertise. The inclusion of leaders with crypto backgrounds suggests increased attention to digital assets within federal tech strategy discussions.
By embedding digital assets into its remit, the council is set to influence economic policy related to emerging technologies like DeFi and blockchain innovation. (Source)
