The Biden administration has re-hired former crypto adviser Carole House, as announced in a LinkedIn post on June 24.

House expressed her honor at being called back to service for essential missions to shape the future of secure and trustworthy digital economies.

She will serve as the Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Policy at the White House National Security Council (NSC).

Previously, House was the NSC’s Director of Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation from April 2021 to June 2022. She has also worked at the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), CFTC, the Treasury, and various organizations outside the government.

House has shared mixed views on crypto. In a June 4 interview with Consensus 2024, she noted that legal and illegal uses of crypto grow simultaneously, presenting both opportunities and vulnerabilities for illicit actors, often transnational criminal networks.

She highlighted that the US is highly compliant with anti-money laundering regulations but identified areas needing improvement.

In March 2023, House advocated for keeping crypto innovation within the US for better enforcement and supervision. She also mentioned that the White House maintained a balanced approach to crypto regulation during her previous tenure, despite concerns over regulatory suppression.

As a co-author of Biden's Executive Order on crypto, House has faced some opposition. In February, she suggested that Bitcoin miners enforce sanctions at the network layer, including against groups like the North Korea-backed Lazarus Group, a stance criticized by Voltage board member Bobby Shell IV.

House’s re-hiring coincides with other crypto-related developments in the Biden administration, including potential outreach efforts with the crypto sector and the acceptance of crypto donations.