Bo Hines Exits White House Crypto Council as Patrick Witt Steps In as New Leader

Bo Hines, the executive director of the White House’s Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, has announced his departure from the role, marking a leadership change for the administration’s crypto advisory body. Hines confirmed his exit via a post on X, stating that he will return to the private sector while continuing to provide advisory support to David Sacks, the White House AI and crypto czar. Hines, a former college football player and crypto investor, had been appointed to the position by President Donald Trump in December 2024 and played a key role in connecting the White House with the crypto industry, lawmakers, and interagency efforts [1].

Patrick Witt, currently serving as deputy director of the council, is expected to take over as executive director. Witt brings a wealth of government experience, having previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management during the first Trump administration and as acting director of the Office of Strategic Capital at the Department of Defense. While Witt does not have a direct background in the crypto industry, his experience in strategic capital and emerging technology is expected to influence the council’s direction [2]. Analysts are closely monitoring how his leadership might affect federal policy, including regulatory and international cooperation efforts [3].

The transition also highlights a unique parallel between Hines and Witt: both have college football backgrounds. Hines played at North Carolina State University and Yale, while Witt quarterbacked at Yale and briefly signed with the New Orleans Saints. This shared experience may help maintain continuity during the transition [4].

Although the White House has not issued an official statement, multiple reports confirm the leadership change is underway. The move appears to reflect a strategic effort to maintain the council’s current trajectory as Hines returns to the private sector. While the new leadership raises questions about potential shifts in focus—particularly between AI and crypto—there are no indications of a dramatic reorientation of the council’s core mission [5].

As Witt takes the helm, the council will continue its role as a key liaison between the government and the crypto sector, shaping the regulatory environment for digital assets as the industry evolves. The transition underscores the ongoing development of crypto policy within the executive branch.