White House crypto council chief of staff Patrick Witt's status unclear
- —Witt's secondment to the White House crypto council has expired or is expiring
- —Neither an extension nor his retention in the role has been confirmed
- —Journalist Eleanor Terrett made three requests for comment to the White House in a week without response
- —Witt is a Defense Department employee detailed to the digital assets council
Why it matters: Uncertainty atop the White House crypto council could slow the advancement of US digital asset policy initiatives.
Source: Bloomingbit
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