The Regulator — PayPal Mafia Regulatory Capture
PayPal COO, now White House AI & Crypto Czar (Jan 2025). Chairs the Presidential science advisory council + President's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets.
Policy Capture in action: Revoked Biden-era executive orders on crypto risk/consumer protection. Protects self-custody, ensures banking access for crypto firms, advocates dollar-backed stablecoins bypassing central banking.