White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett held between $1 million and $5 million in Coinbase stock at the end of 2025, according to recent financial disclosures cited by CNBC. Hassett served as a Coinbase adviser from 2021 to January 2025 before joining the White House, and the filing does not show whether he currently still holds the shares. The disclosure drew scrutiny because the NEC plays a key role in Trump’s crypto agenda. Hassett said he recused himself from crypto-related matters after consulting government ethics officials, while the White House said he has complied with all ethics requirements. Former SEC ethics lawyer Kantor said the holding represented a “significant conflict of interest” or at least the appearance of one.