WHITE HOUSE CRYPTO CZAR DAVID SACKS IS OUT! CRYPTO IN 401KS NEARS & COINBASE BITCOIN MORTGAGES!

March 27, 2026

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David Sacks ends his 130-day stint as White House crypto and AI czar, while regulatory progress opens doors for crypto in retirement plans and mortgages. The episode also covers Bitcoin DeFi expansion on Coinbase's Base network, stock exchange tokenization plans, and blockchain's potential role in verifying AI-generated content.

Sacks' Role Transition

David Sacks' advisory position on crypto and AI concluded after its fixed 130-day term, prompting initial speculation of a firing or demotion. Sacks clarified on X that this is a routine shift to a new science and technology advisory role. During his tenure, he advanced key legislation: the GENIUS Act passed, and the Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act advanced to the Senate despite bank opposition. A proposed national Bitcoin reserve stalled amid economic pressures but could resurface post-Clarity Act. The host views this as a successful run without FUD.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:23) **David Sacks Leaves White House Crypto/AI Role**
2 (02:50) **White House Clears Crypto in 401k Plans**
3 (07:16) **Coinbase Partners for Crypto-Backed Mortgages**
4 (09:20) **Mizo Integrates with Aerodrome on Base for Bitcoin DeFi**
5 (12:34) **NASDAQ Tokenization Plans May Create Dual Markets**
6 (14:25) **CFTC Chair: Blockchain to Verify AI Content**

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Show Notes

Crypto News: David Sacks says his time as Trump’s crypto and AI czar has ended. White House clears review of proposal to allow crypto in 401(k) retirement plans. Coinbase, Fannie Mae bring crypto-backed mortgages to homebuyers.
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⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:24 David Sacks Leaves Crypto AI role
01:50 White House Crypto 401ks
06:15 Coinbase Fannie Mae Crypto mortgages
08:20 Mezo Aerodrome Bitcoin DeFi
10:13 Nasdaq tokenization
12:11 CFTC Mike Selig AI Content Blockchain
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