On March 27, 2026, Eastern Daylight Time, the White House confirmed through senior advisors that David Sacks would continue to serve as the head of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency policy at the White House, and on this basis, assume the role of co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). This official positioning directly reversed the previous public expectation surrounding his imminent departure, transforming the narrative from "retirement" to "power upgrade." In a context where the direction of AI and cryptocurrency regulation in the United States remains unclear, and where policy and capital are in a dense game of interplay, the expansion of Sacks's role sends a key signal: the White House tends to continue on its established path in technology governance and strengthen decision-making integration through a small circle, rather than abruptly changing personnel to restart.

Reversal of Departure Rumors: The Public Opinion Displacement of the White House Technology Czar

Before March 27, the market and media were intensely reporting on whether Sacks would resign, with some headlines packaging him as signaling “upcoming departure from the White House technology position,” leading to doubts about his continuity in the cryptocurrency and AI circles. This atmosphere amplified speculation about whether there would be a "sharp turn" in the technological direction of the Trump administration, and emotions regarding a regulatory "mutation" rapidly fermented on social media platforms.

The reversal occurred when a senior White House advisor confirmed crucial information to Fox Business: Sacks would not only remain in his position but would also, while continuing to handle AI and cryptocurrency issues, be appointed as co-chair of PCAST, entering the President's science and technology advisory sequence. This fact pushed the previous “possible departure” speculation back into the realm of public opinion background noise, refocusing attention back to the power structure itself.

Ironically, during the phase when departure rumors were rampant, Sacks’s X account bio continued to retain the title “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar”, without any removal or downgrade. The "continuation in office" signal displayed on social media stands in stark contrast to some media's “upcoming resignation” narrative, highlighting a mismatch in the information chain: on one end, there was a gap before the official conclusion was given, while at the other, the market sentiment and traffic logic magnified interpretations of “high-level changes.” Ultimately, the official confirmation on March 27 crystallized this expectation gap as a classic case of “public opinion leading, information lagging” in the drama of technology power.

From Cryptocurrency Czar to Co-Chair of PCAST: Shaping the Small Circle of the Technology Cabinet

PCAST is regarded as the core external brain platform for the President in matters of science, technology, and innovation within the White House technology decision-making system. Functionally, it resembles a “technology cabinet” made up of academia, industry, and capital representatives—offering policy advice, strategic directions, and priority assessments to the President, rather than directly exercising regulatory authority. It is precisely because of this that who can enter this circle, and who can dominate the agenda within it, often holds more political significance than the formal titles themselves.

According to public information, Sacks will serve as co-chair of PCAST alongside Michael Kratsios, which is seen as a re-coalescing of the Silicon Valley and previous government technology teams; furthermore, the presence of names like Marc Andreessen among the initial members of PCAST (according to a singular source) further enhances the committee's “technology-capital alliance” character. Externally, this is a list of experts; internally, this indicates a reorganization of the American technology power network during the Trump administration.

In this structure, Sacks is no longer just the “White House AI and cryptocurrency czar,” but will directly embed these issues into the entry point of the President's technology advisory layer. Regulatory paths for AI, the framework for cryptocurrency asset regulation, and even broader digital economy rules will have the opportunity to be prioritized for discussion within PCAST, and pre-adjusted within a small circle composed of venture capitalists, platform companies, and technology founders. This not only signifies a visible amplification of Sacks's voice but also indicates that the technical decision-making small circle surrounding Trump is beginning to take shape: the policy paths for AI and cryptocurrency will be shaped more by a “technological faction + capital faction” consensus structure rather than by single-department regulatory logic.

130-Day Countdown for Special Government Employees: High-Density Engagement Along Unconventional Paths

Sacks's current role in the White House is explicitly categorized within the Special Government Employee (SGE) framework. This mechanism in the U.S. government system is used to bring in external high-level talent for specific periods and specific issues, characterized by "non-full-time, limited duration," and typically has a cap on annual employment days. Public information only points to an approximate 130-day cap concept, but there are no transparent details regarding specific calculation methods, applicable exceptions, or future directions that would allow for rigorous external deductions.

Under this premise, Sacks is both the head of AI and cryptocurrency at the White House and a co-chair of PCAST, participating in more macro-level technology strategy planning; his identity resembles that of a “technical envoy” who appears intensely on critical issues, rather than a bureaucrat in the traditional sense. This arrangement allows him to focus on regulatory directions, industry strategies, and interdepartmental coordination within a limited timeframe, without the burden of the daily consumption of large-scale administrative duties.

It is important to emphasize that there is currently no official information regarding Sacks's specific arrangements after approaching or reaching the 130-day SGE employment cap: whether it involves renewal, path conversion, or technical adjustments, all remain in an information vacuum. Therefore, all scenario deductions about his future trajectory lack reliable bases. From the standpoint of March 27, 2026, a more valuable observational perspective is to focus on what actual agendas he can drive during his current power window period—to what extent can he lock in directions regarding the AI risk framework, cryptocurrency compliance pathways, and capital participation boundaries.

Reordering the Regulatory Chessboard: From Tax Controversies to Technology-Capital Collusion

In the regulatory controversies surrounding cryptocurrency assets, tax recognition has always been one of the core battlefields. Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad publicly stated that the current tax system, which broadly treats cryptocurrency as “property,” can no longer match the complexity and speed of industry developments (according to a singular source). This statement reflects the industry’s urgency for rule updates: in the context of innovations like DeFi, Layer 2, and on-chain derivatives, simply applying “property tax logic” stifles innovation while creating significant compliance uncertainty.

In the gap between this demand and reality, the AI and cryptocurrency issues led by Sacks will be introduced through PCAST to the broader dialogue table of technology and financial interests. On one end are venture capital firms hoping to maximize technical dividends and valuation space, while on the other end are trading platforms and financial infrastructures attempting to obtain clearer compliance pathways; in between, the White House grapples with balancing systemic risks, anti-money laundering, and international competitive pressures. As a platform for the science and technology advisory layer, PCAST provides a relatively closed yet highly influential “pre-negotiation room” for this complex game.

The emergence of technology capital representatives like Marc Andreessen among the initial PCAST members (according to a singular source) means that the redrafting of cryptocurrency tax systems, compliance boundaries, and innovative lines will inevitably take on a capital perspective. This does not necessarily indicate a “complete victory” for the industry, but at least showcases a new chessboard: regulation is no longer simply vertical directives from traditional regulatory bodies like the Treasury or SEC, but instead takes shape through prior fine-tuning among the technology advisory layer at the White House, capital groups, and industry platforms, before being conveyed to downstream departments. Sacks is positioned at the intersection of this chess game, both a topic settler and a translator among different interest groups.

Policy and Market Synchronization: Temporal Resonance from Revolut to Codex Limits

The appointment on March 27 did not occur in a vacuum isolated from policy layers but rather synchronously with a series of technological and market dynamics. Research briefs indicate that within the same timeframe, Revolut's trading volume on the Polygon chain exceeded $1.2 billion (according to a singular source), deepening the connection between traditional fintech platforms and public chain ecosystems; at the same time, events such as Bybit launching BASED tokens have also accelerated the linkage between trading platforms and new narrative assets. Together, they outline a profile: the interface between cryptocurrency infrastructure and mainstream finance or retail users is becoming increasingly dense.

In the AI field, OpenAI reset the usage limits for Codex, which is viewed as a rhythm adjustment by a technology company under product iteration, resource allocation, and potential compliance pressures (according to a singular source). The technological supply side is no longer an unlimited “rush” but seeks to find a new balance between computing power, cost, and regulatory expectations. These actions resonate on the timeline with the White House's re-evaluation of AI risks and opportunities.

Against this backdrop, observing Sacks's power expansion, the signal it releases resembles: there will not be a sudden brake on AI and cryptocurrency but rather an effort to take the steering wheel for rule-making. On one hand, by continuing his role as “AI & Crypto Czar,” the White House communicates that the regulatory path will not swing dramatically due to personal personnel upheavals; on the other hand, by promoting him to the position of co-chair of PCAST, the Trump administration sends a message to capital and industries: the dialogue between technology and regulation will unfold in contexts closer to the power center. This anchoring of expectations serves as a stabilizer for American industries and capital accustomed to trading under “uncertainty premiums.”

The New Technical Axis of Washington: The Future Main Line of Cryptocurrency and AI Narratives

From “White House head of AI and cryptocurrency” to “co-chair of PCAST,” Sacks's combination of positions has already transcended a single policy position, resembling a power reconstruction centering technology decision-making towards a specific camp. Around this axis are former government tech officials like Kratsios, venture capital representatives like Andreessen, and industry players who have both interests and discourse power in cryptocurrency and AI. For the outside world, understanding this appointment hinges not on the literal interpretation of specific titles, but rather on: in the coming year or two, the overall direction of technology governance is likely to be initially drafted within this small circle.

It is foreseeable that Sacks's team will likely advance around several main lines in the upcoming agenda: first, tax recognition, how to design a more segmented and executable framework for different types of cryptocurrency assets beyond “property”; second, compliance rules and market structure, setting red lines for trading platforms, custodians, and compliance service providers without stifling innovation; third, AI application boundaries, finding new balance points among risk governance, computing power competition, and industry support. However, according to current publicly available information, specific bill texts, timelines, and even the legislative paths to be used remain highly uncertain, and it is not advisable to overly “script” in advance.

For investors and practitioners, a more pragmatic attitude would be: do not simply label a single appointment as good or bad. What truly matters is that the White House's technical personnel decisions have been explicitly written into the main line of U.S. cryptocurrency and AI narratives for the next two to three years—who speaks in PCAST and who is responsible for setting topics at the White House will directly influence the rhythm of regulation and markets. Sacks's return and power upgrade are merely the beginning of this main line, not the endpoint.

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