The Crypto Conundrum at the Heart of Trump's Economic Policy A recent financial disclosure by White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett reveals that he maintained between $1 million and $5 million worth of shares in Coinbase, the crypto giant, as Trump's administration rewrote federal cryptocurrency policy.
Hassett's continued investment in Coinbase raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and whether his recusal from all cryptocurrency related matters was sufficient to insulate him from undue influence.
The timing is significant given Hassett's prior advisory role with Coinbase and the concurrent rewriting of federal crypto policy by Trump's administration.