Jacob Smagula

📣NEW: U.S. Congressional leaders, Reps Figures and Torres, welcome our inaugural AIP Policy Fellows! @JacobSmagula and Hugo Swangstu will serve in the offices of @RepRitchie and @repscfigures, respectively. "The next generation of policymakers must understand the technologies reshaping our economy, national security, and daily lives. Jacob's placement in our office through the AIP Policy Innovation Fellowship reflects our commitment to building that capacity from the ground up. The Bronx deserves staff who are fluent in the technologies of the future, and I am proud to welcome Jacob to our team," said @RepRitchie Torres (D-NY-15). "As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, it's essential that Members of Congress are informed and prepared to craft sound tech policy," said Rep Shomari C. Figures (@repscfigures) (D-AL-02). "I look forward to having Hugo in our office and his expertise with tech policy will be a great asset to our office's legislative team." The fellowship includes a multi-week virtual curriculum on crypto, AI, and tech policy, followed by hands-on training through placements in Member offices of both Republicans and Democrats on the House Financial Services and Agriculture Committees. More here: americaninnovationproject.org/post/represent…

Last night, John Daghita – a U.S. government contractor who allegedly stole more than $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S Marshals Service – was arrested on the island of Saint Martin by the French Gendarmerie’s premier elite tactical unit in a joint operation with the @FBI.   Thanks to the International Cooperation Team Serious Crime Unit of the French Gendarmerie National in Saint Martin, and the Groupe d’intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale of Guadeloupe for the outstanding coordination.   FBI will continue working 24/7 with our international partners to track down, apprehend, and bring to justice those who attempt to defraud American taxpayers—no matter where they try to hide.

Last night, John Daghita – a U.S. government contractor who allegedly stole more than $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S Marshals Service – was arrested on the island of Saint Martin by the French Gendarmerie’s premier elite tactical unit in a joint operation with the @FBI.   Thanks to the International Cooperation Team Serious Crime Unit of the French Gendarmerie National in Saint Martin, and the Groupe d’intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale of Guadeloupe for the outstanding coordination.   FBI will continue working 24/7 with our international partners to track down, apprehend, and bring to justice those who attempt to defraud American taxpayers—no matter where they try to hide.

@DavidSacks @patrickjwitt The door to a deal is wide open. The banks just need to act in good faith and walk through it.

I wrote about the need to modernize crypto custody at the federal level for @monthly

I wrote about the need to modernize crypto custody at the federal level for @monthly

The federal government is one of the largest holders of cryptocurrency in the world. It is also one of the least prepared to keep it safe, @JacobSmagula writes. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/02/19/cry…