Hassett kept up to $5 million Coinbase stake as Trump reshaped crypto policy

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett owned as much as $5 million in Coinbase while serving as the White House's top economic advisor, his disclosure shows.

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  • Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett owned as much as $5 million in Coinbase while serving as the White House's top economic advisor, his disclosure shows.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:55:53 UTC.

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