WASHINGTON, October 17, 2026 — Patrick Witt, President Donald Trump’s top cryptocurrency adviser, announced his departure from the administration this week. Witt said he will share his future plans soon while affirming the CLARITY Act remains a priority.
Witt Announces Exit from White House Role
Patrick Witt, President Donald Trump’s top cryptocurrency adviser, announced this week that he would be departing from the administration. Witt made the announcement in a lengthy post on X posted Wednesday. He said serving in the administration was the privilege of his lifetime. Witt thanked President Trump for the opportunity to serve the American people again in his second term. He praised Trump’s clear-eyed vision to ensure the United States remains the undisputed global superpower during a time of technological change and geopolitical strife.
Contributions to the CLARITY Act Acknowledged
Witt was part of the team that really proved up the CLARITY Act, which is a proposed federal bill designed to make a framework for cryptocurrency. In his post, Witt thanked multiple senators for their help in moving the CLARITY Act forward. He wrote that with regulators and elected officials like them, he rests easy knowing the future of digital asset innovation in America is bright. A White House official said that amid Witt’s departure, the CLARITY Act is still a priority for Trump, according to The Hill newspaper.
Witt Shares Outlook on American Innovation
Witt said that he would be sharing his future plans soon. Regarding next steps, he wrote that he’ll have more to share soon. For now, Witt said he is extremely bullish on America as the country embarks upon a new golden age of technological advancement across multiple frontiers. He expressed gratitude for having done his part to unleash American innovation while in government. Witt said he looks forward to advancing that same mission in the private sector.
Context of Witt’s Role as Top Crypto Adviser
Patrick Witt served as President Donald Trump’s top cryptocurrency adviser during the president’s second term, which began on January 20, 2025. His role involved advising on digital asset policy and supporting legislative efforts like the CLARITY Act. The White House has not named a successor to Witt’s position as of this announcement. Witt’s departure comes amid ongoing discussions about federal oversight of cryptocurrency markets and innovation.
Witt Thanks Specific Senators for CLARITY Act Support
In his departure announcement, Witt thanked multiple senators by name for their assistance in advancing the CLARITY Act. He specifically acknowledged Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana for introducing a related “kill switch” bill the previous month, which Witt referenced as part of the broader legislative effort to regulate digital assets responsibly.
Witt emphasized that the support from these elected officials, combined with regulatory engagement, gave him confidence in the future of digital asset innovation in America. He stated that with regulators and elected officials like them, he rests easy knowing the future of digital asset innovation in America is bright. This acknowledgment highlights the cross-chamber collaboration Witt cited as critical to the CLARITY Act’s progress during his tenure as Trump’s top cryptocurrency adviser.
Witt Expresses Bullish Outlook on American Innovation
Witt said that he would be sharing his future plans soon. Regarding next steps, he wrote that he’ll have more to share soon. For now, Witt said he is extremely bullish on America as the country embarks upon a new golden age of technological advancement across multiple frontiers. He expressed gratitude for having done his part to unleash American innovation while in government.
Witt said he looks forward to advancing that same mission in the private sector. He emphasized that his optimism stems from the nation’s capacity for innovation and the ongoing efforts to support responsible digital asset development through legislation like the CLARITY Act. Witt affirmed that the future of digital asset innovation in America remains bright with continued collaboration between regulators and elected officials.
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