Cameron Winklevoss, cofounder of Gemini, has revealed that David Sacks, the US crypto and AI czar, is expected to lose up to $1 billion in potential crypto gains over the next four years. Sacks sold all his cryptocurrency holdings, including $85 million of personal assets, to avoid conflicts of interest before assuming his role. Despite leading significant policy shifts in the US crypto landscape, including the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Sacks will not benefit financially from these changes. His actions have sparked controversy, with critics accusing him of unjust enrichment, but Winklevoss defends Sacks, highlighting his commitment to ethical governance.

HIGHLIGHTS Cameron Winklevoss says David Sacks could lose up to a $1 billion in crypto gains. The crypto czar had previously liquidated his entire digital asset holdings to stave off a conflict of interest. David Sacks is at the head of the new US crypto policy shift. Controversy has trailed the announcement of a Crypto Strategic Reserve with critics taking swipes at crypto czar David Sacks over allegations of unjust enrichment. Gemini cofounder Cameron Winklevoss has waded in to defend Sacks, noting that the crypto czar is losing a fortune in gains by preventing a conflict of interest.
Gemini Founder Says Sacks Could Lose Up To $1 Billion In Crypto Gains
Amid swirling speculations of unjust enrichment, Sacks confirmed the sale of all his cryptocurrency holdings to avoid a conflict of interest. Gemini Founder Cameron Winklevoss remarked that Sacks' decision to sell off all cryptocurrencies would cost him gains running into a billion dollars.

"David Sacks is going to easily lose out on $1 billion in crypto gains over the next 4 years," said Winklevoss. "He sold all of his crypto holdings (including $85 million of his personal holdings) prior to becoming AI and crypto czar."

Sacks has previously confirmed the sale of his digital asset holdings&nbsp;while&nbsp;denying Multicoin exposure after divesting his stake. According to Sacks, he cumulatively sold $200 million worth of cryptocurrencies while disposing of $85 million worth of personal assets. He confirmed that he liquidated his holdings in crypto funds, including Bitwise and Blockchain Capital,&nbsp;before assuming office.

Cameron says Sacks is at the helm of a policy shift for cryptocurrencies in the US but will not reap any benefits from the windfall of changes.

"He is doing tremendous work and will not be sharing in any of the economic upsides to avoid even the slightest appearance of a conflict," said the Gemini cofounder.
Sacks Leads The Charge For New Crypto Policy Without Pecuniary Benefits
David Sacks has hit the ground running since his appointment as crypto and AI czar, playing a key role in setting up the White House Crypto Summit. His efforts led to the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the US Digital Asset Stockpile.

Sacks disclosed that the US has lost over $17 billion from the previous sale of confiscated Bitcoins. The concerted efforts of Sacks are expected to trigger new institutional interest in the ecosystem, sending prices to new all-time highs by the end of Trump's first tenure.

Gemini Cofounder Highlights David Sacks' $1 Billion Loss in Crypto Gains