Carole House, who played a key role in developing President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, has been brought back to the Biden administration as the Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Policy at the White House National Security Council. She made the announcement in a Linkedin post, expressing her deep honor and excitement to return to government service.
Prior to this reappointment, House worked at the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), where she led efforts on cybersecurity, virtual currency policy, and emerging technology as a senior cyber and emerging technology policy officer. During her time at FinCEN, she also testified before the House Financial Services Committee on combatting crypto crimes and illicit activity.
House, who has a background as a former Army Captain, emphasized the benefits of cryptocurrency such as peer-to-peer transfers and reduced transaction costs, while also highlighting the significant risks it poses for illicit finance. She called for enhanced regulatory measures, international cooperation, and the integration of compliance features into decentralized finance systems.
In addition to her government service, House also served as an Executive in Residence at Terranet Ventures, a venture capital firm focusing on cybersecurity, blockchain, digital currency, and other IT sectors. She also sat on the Advisory Boards for The Digital Dollar Project.
In a statement on Linkedin, House expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to once again serve in the national security community and drive efforts to ensure the security and competitiveness of the nation. The rehiring of Carole House by the Biden administration marks a significant move in the ongoing efforts to address cybersecurity and digital asset development. What are your thoughts on this decision? Share in the comments below.
