Coinbase and Robinhood Join "US Tech Task Force" Initiative to Funnel Tech Talent to the US Government

December 16: The Trump administration launched the "U.S. Tech Force" initiative this Monday—a two-year program to place tech experts across federal agencies. It aims to recruit around 1,000 engineers and tech specialists, assigning them to bodies including the Treasury Department and Department of Defense, where they’ll work on AI infrastructure and other critical tech projects. Coinbase and Robinhood are among nearly 30 private-sector partners, alongside major tech firms like OpenAI, Nvidia, and Microsoft. Participants will earn an annual salary of $150k to $200k, with the chance to pursue roles at private-sector partners post-government service. Sources say the move signals the crypto industry’s shift from a "regulated entity" to a government-recognized tech provider.