Cryptocurrency18 Oct 2026SEO 881 min read

Analysis: The White House's crypto chief departs: State of Crypto

Patrick Witt announced his departure from the White House last week. White House Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets P…

Patrick Witt announced his departure from the White House last week. White House Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets Patrick Witt is leaving government service and returning to the private sector. Where does that leave the council? PS: I'll be at Money 20/20 on Monday and Tuesday and NEXTPredict on Thursday and Friday. Want to say hi? Ping me on Telegram . You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking at the intersection of cryptocur…

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