White House Crypto Council Loses Its Final Staffer, Leaving Crypto Policy Unassigned
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Patrick Witt has stepped down as the White House’s chief crypto adviser, and the administration has confirmed that his temporary role has ended. No replacement has been announced, leaving the council without a designated official to oversee day‑to‑day crypto policy. The departure has stalled the progress of the Clarity Act, a proposed piece of legislation aimed at clarifying the legal status of cryptocurrencies. With no staffer in place, questions have arisen about whether the White House still prioritises the crypto industry. While the administration thanked Witt for his service, it has not indicated any immediate plans to fill the vacancy, leaving the crypto community uncertain about the future direction of federal crypto policy.
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White House Crypto Council loses last staffer
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- Patrick Witt's temporary posting ended
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- CryptoSlateSource report revisedPatrick Witt leaves White House Crypto Council as Trump's digital asset legislation stalls
Report first recorded Oct 16, 01:29
Patrick Witt, executive director of the White House Crypto Council, confirmed his departure after nearly two years to an undisclosed private-sector role. The administration's flagship digital-asset legislation, the CLARITY Act, remains stalled in Congress despite the House approving its version in 2025. Senate resistance centers on stablecoin rewards, banking competition, and potential conflicts of interest involving Trump's cryptocurrency businesses, leading to a failed initial Senate procedural vote in September. The SEC and CFTC are proceeding with existing regulatory powers.
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- CointelegraphSource report revisedWhite House crypto council chief Patrick Witt steps down
Report first recorded Oct 15, 19:37
Patrick Witt, chief of the White House crypto council, has stepped down. No further details on the transition were provided in the available text.
Read original source ↗ - BeInCryptoWhite House Crypto Council Loses Last Staffer as Patrick Witt's Temporary Role Ends
Report first recorded Oct 15, 06:24
The White House Crypto Council, which coordinates President Donald Trump’s digital asset policy, confirmed that executive director Patrick Witt's temporary posting has ended, leaving no officially named staffer to manage day-to-day crypto policy. This follows the Senate blocking the CLARITY Act one month prior, and the departure of other staff including Harry Jung and David Sacks. Until Congress potentially revisits the CLARITY Act after January 2027, the SEC and CFTC are independently drafting crypto rules. Witt was also the administration's main public voice on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which Trump created by executive order in March 2025, and officials are reportedly exploring ways to add more Bitcoin to it; last week, wallets linked to the US government moved about $1 billion in Bitcoin.
Read original source ↗ - The BlockPatrick Witt steps down as White House top crypto adviser amid Clarity Act stall
Report first recorded Oct 15, 06:24
Patrick Witt's tenure as the administration's top crypto adviser has ended as the Clarity Act's legislative process stalls. During his time, he was responsible for regulatory policy, and his departure signals a personnel adjustment within the White House crypto regulatory team.
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