White House crypto council chief Patrick Witt steps down
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Patrick Witt resigns as chief of the White House Crypto Council, creating a leadership vacuum and marking the fourth senior departure from the advisory group this year. His exit follows recent exits of other high‑profile members, raising concerns about continuity in federal crypto policy coordination.
Witt’s departure leaves a leadership gap at the White House Crypto Council and marks the fourth high-profile exit from the advisory group.