- Nearly 70 Trump administration officials reported crypto or blockchain-related financial holdings.
- President Donald Trump and several Cabinet members disclosed bitcoin and digital asset investments.
- Some officials pledged to divest holdings as regulators continue shaping U.S. crypto policy.
Nearly 70 Trump administration officials and nominees disclosed cryptocurrency or blockchain-related investments, according to a Washington Post review published this week. The report examined nearly 300 senior appointees and found at least $193 million in reported crypto-linked holdings, including investments tied to bitcoin, blockchain firms, and digital asset companies across several federal agencies.
Trump Team Reports Widespread Crypto Investments
According to The Washington Post, President Donald Trump disclosed at least $51 million in digital asset holdings. Vice President JD Vance and several Cabinet officials also reported bitcoin or crypto-related investments through personal wallets and investment vehicles.
The report stated that more than one-third of Trump’s Cabinet disclosed crypto exposure. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reported between $1 million and $5 million in digital assets. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosed holdings worth up to $500,000 before divesting.
The disclosures covered holdings through late 2024 or early 2025. However, several officials told The Post they later sold those positions. Others reportedly pledged to divest within 90 days after confirmation.
At the same time, White House spokesman Harrison Fields said conflicts of interest are not tolerated within the administration. He also stated that Trump supports regulatory clarity for digital assets.
Regulators And Security Officials Also Held Crypto
The disclosures also included officials tied to financial regulation, national security, and law enforcement. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte reported between $1 million and $2 million in digital assets.
According to the report, FBI Director Kash Patel and other Justice Department officials also disclosed crypto holdings. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reportedly divested her crypto investments after filing disclosures.
Meanwhile, Treasury officials continue overseeing policies involving digital assets, including the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve initiative announced under Trump.
Tech Executives And Ambassadors Held Large Stakes
Several administration nominees previously worked in crypto or Silicon Valley firms before joining the government. Scott Kupor, Trump’s Office of Personnel Management nominee, previously worked at Andreessen Horowitz.
Jonathan Gould, formerly Bitfury’s chief legal officer, disclosed a Coinbase stake and agreed to divest later. David Fogel, a crypto-mining executive, also received a Commerce Department nomination.
According to The Washington Post, ambassador nominees also reported major holdings. Ken Howery disclosed at least $122 million in digital assets, while Tilman Fertitta also reported crypto-related investments.