President-elect Donald Trump has nominated crypto billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman founded Shift4 at age 16 and took it public in 2020. Isaacman also spearheads efforts to integrate blockchain technology into Shift4's services. Isaacman’s private spaceflights with SpaceX strengthened his relationship with CEO Elon Musk, a key Trump supporter expected to influence the administration. Isaacman intends to remain Shift4 CEO until Senate confirmation.
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00:02President-elect Donald Trump has nominated crypto billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.
00:07Isaacman founded Shift4 at age 16 and took it public in 2020. Isaacman also
00:12spearheads efforts to integrate blockchain technology into Shift4's services. Isaacman's
00:17private space flights with SpaceX strengthened his relationship with CEO Elon Musk, a key Trump
00:22supporter expected to influence the administration. Isaacman intends to remain Shift4 CEO until Senate
00:28confirmation. For all things money visit benzinga.com slash gstv