TLDR
- Bo Hines will leave his role as head of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets.
- Patrick Witt is expected to replace Bo Hines as the leader of the White House crypto council.
- Bo Hines confirmed his departure in a statement on X and thanked the crypto community for its support.
- He will continue as an adviser to assist David Sacks with AI-related initiatives.
- Patrick Witt has previously served in senior government roles and has no direct work history in the crypto industry.
Bo Hines will leave his position as head of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets this month. Journalist Eleanor Terrett reported that Hines will transition back to the private sector after nearly eight months in the role. Patrick Witt, his deputy, is expected to assume the position.
🚨SCOOP: @BoHines, Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council, is stepping down to return to the private sector.
Hines, who previously worked as a partner at a growth equity firm before joining the Trump administration, will remain on as a special government employee…
— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) August 9, 2025
Hines confirmed his departure in a post on X, saying,
“As I return to the private sector, I look forward to continuing my support for the crypto ecosystem.”
He will remain an adviser to assist White House AI and Crypto czar David Sacks with AI-related initiatives. President Trump appointed Hines to the role in December 2024.
During his tenure, Bo Hines said he met with 150 industry leaders within his first three months.
He described his office as
“an administrator and/or sherpa between White House policy, industry, interagency activity and Capitol Hill.”
His efforts focused on strengthening ties between policymakers and the digital assets sector.
Serving in President Trump’s administration and working alongside our brilliant AI & Crypto Czar @DavidSacks as Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council has been the honor of a lifetime. Together, we have positioned America as the crypto capital of the world. I’m…
— Bo Hines (@BoHines) August 9, 2025
Patrick Witt Expected to Replace Bo Hines
Patrick Witt, the deputy director of the crypto council, is expected to replace Bo Hines, according to Terrett. Witt also serves as acting director of the Office of Strategic Capital at the Department of Defense. He previously worked as Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management during the first Trump administration.
Witt ran for Congress in Georgia’s 10th district in 2021 but withdrew to run for Georgia State Insurance Commissioner. He lost in the Republican primary but rejoined public service in 2025. Witt has no known professional background in the crypto industry.
Like Bo Hines, Witt played college football, serving as quarterback for Yale University. He briefly signed with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent. Witt withdrew from Rhodes Scholarship candidacy after a misconduct complaint, which he has denied.
Bo Hines’ Legacy and Next Steps
Bo Hines’s leadership marked an active engagement with crypto stakeholders during a time of growing industry scrutiny. He prioritized collaboration between the administration, regulators, and technology innovators. His meetings and outreach aimed to promote a balanced approach to digital asset policy.
While stepping down, Bo Hines will retain an advisory role focused on AI initiatives. This continued involvement keeps him connected to federal technology policy. Industry observers note his quick network-building within the sector during his tenure.
Patrick Witt’s appointment signals continuity in the council’s leadership. His dual roles in defense and crypto policy could influence future priorities. Hines’ departure marks a shift but not a complete break in the administration’s digital asset strategy.
