Cryptocurrencies

Trump Aide Hassett Reveals Coinbase Stake of at Least $1 Million

Kevin Hassett

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Kevin Hassett, one of President Donald Trump’s top economic officials, revealed holding a stake in Coinbase Global Inc. worth at least $1 million thanks to his work as an adviser for the US crypto exchange, according to his financial disclosure.

The Coinbase shares, listed as vested stock, could be worth as much as $5 million, according to the document, in which officials value their assets within broad ranges. Overall, Hassett’s reported assets are worth at least $7.6 million, the document shows.