Trump’s crypto bill loses its White House negotiator as Patrick Witt exits

Patrick Witt, executive director of the White House Crypto Council and the administration's key negotiator on digital-asset legislation, confirmed his departure on Oct. 15 after nearly two years in the administration. His exit leaves the Trump crypto agenda without its lead congressional dealmaker while the flagship market-structure bill remains stalled in Congress. Traders should watch for further delays to US crypto legislation, which could weigh on regulatory clarity and near-term sentiment for digital assets.