At the White House, crypto policy vacancy looms large

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Patrick Witt’s exit from the White House leaves the newly created digital‑assets office empty, halting the Trump administration’s nascent crypto agenda and creating uncertainty about future regulatory direction. With no senior adviser to steer policy, firms anticipate delayed guidance on taxation, compliance and innovation, prompting market participants to watch for potential legislative inertia and its impact on digital‑asset valuations.