White House crypto council chief Patrick Witt steps down
Witt’s departure leaves a leadership gap at the White House Crypto Council and marks the fourth high-profile exit from the advisory group.
Patrick Witt, the executive director of the White House's Crypto Council, has announced his departure from the role to pursue new opportunities in the private sector. Witt's resignation leaves a significant leadership gap at the White House Crypto Council, marking the fourth high-profile exit from the advisory group. The executive director expressed his gratitude for his time in the administration, stating that serving in this administration has been a privilege of a lifetime.
Witt had been the White House's leading advisor on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, tasked with creating the first comprehensive US regulatory framework for the crypto market. However, the US Senate failed to pass a cloture motion on the legislation in September, suggesting further progress on this session is unlikely. Witt's exit is particularly notable as he was the last remaining staffer on the White House's council, following the departures of White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks in March and deputy director Harry Jung in July.
The council's former executive director, Bo Hines, announced his departure in August 2025, followed by Hines' strategic role at stablecoin issuer Tether to coordinate the company's US expansion. Cointelegraph has reached out to the White House for comment on Witt's departure and any potential replacement, with further information to be provided as available.
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