Key facts
- Patrick Witt has departed his role as executive director of the White House Crypto Council.
- Witt's departure is due to the expiration of his temporary government assignment from the U.S. Department of Defense.
- The White House confirmed Witt's departure on Wednesday.
- Witt played a central role in negotiations over U.S. cryptocurrency legislation, including the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
- Deputy Director Harry Jung and adviser David Sacks also previously left the White House cryptocurrency policy team.
- The CLARITY Act, aimed at establishing federal rules for digital assets, failed to advance in the U.S. Senate in September.
Patrick Witt has departed his role as executive director of the White House Crypto Council due to the expiration of his temporary government assignment. The White House confirmed his exit on Wednesday, marking the end of his service on President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency policy team. Witt, who was temporarily assigned from the U.S. Department of Defense, played a key part in discussions surrounding cryptocurrency legislation, including the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and proposed stablecoin regulations. His departure follows that of Deputy Director Harry Jung in July and former adviser David Sacks earlier in the year, leaving the council without its previous leadership. The CLARITY Act, aimed at establishing federal digital asset rules, recently failed to pass the U.S. Senate due to disagreements over stablecoin rewards and banking protections. The administration has not yet announced a replacement for Witt or outlined how the council will operate moving forward.