White House Crypto Council Director Patrick Witt Steps Down

Patrick Witt, the executive director of the White House’s Crypto Council, is leaving his current role to pursue a new opportunity in the private sector. According to Cointelegraph, Witt announced his departure in a Thursday post on X, stating that he looks forward to continuing to support United States technological advancements outside of government.

During his tenure, Witt served as the leading advisor for the White House on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, legislation designed to establish the first comprehensive United States regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market. However, the United States Senate failed to pass a cloture motion on the bill in September, and further legislative progress during the current session remains unlikely.

Leadership Gap on the Council

Witt’s departure creates a leadership vacancy within the advisory group as the last remaining staffer on the White House council. His exit follows a series of high-profile departures from the administration's crypto advisory initiative.

David Sacks, who served as the White House crypto and artificial intelligence czar, departed in March, while deputy director Harry Jung left in July. Former executive director Bo Hines also announced his departure in August 2025 before taking a role as a strategic adviser at stablecoin issuer Tether to assist with the company’s expansion in the United States.

Key facts

• Patrick Witt is stepping down as executive director of the White House Crypto Council for a private sector role.
• Witt served as the leading White House advisor on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
• The United States Senate failed to pass a cloture motion on the clarity act in September.
• Witt is the fourth high-profile departure from the advisory group, following David Sacks, Harry Jung, and Bo Hines.
• Cointelegraph reported that the White House has not yet announced a replacement for the role.