White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt stays on for CLARITY Act Senate vote

Military training for Patrick Witt was deferred, allowing the White House crypto adviser to remain in place through the bill’s Senate floor vote.

Summary

Patrick Witt will remain in his White House crypto advisory role through the CLARITY Act’s Senate floor vote after his military training was deferred. The development keeps a key administration crypto adviser in place during a consequential stage for the legislation, which is moving toward a full Senate vote.

Terms & Concepts
  • CLARITY Act: A cryptocurrency-related bill under Senate consideration.