Crypto In America White House Exclusive Interview: Patrick Witt On Market Structure Vote & Admin’s 2026 Crypto Goals
Jan 13, 2026
In an exclusive chat, Patrick Witt, Director of the White House Crypto Council, shares insights on shaping U.S. crypto policy. He discusses the upcoming pivotal Senate vote on market structure legislation and emphasizes the importance of achieving bipartisan support. Witt expresses optimism about a compromise bill that balances national security with innovation. He also touches on 2026 goals, agency rulemaking readiness, and the need for tax clarity to boost the crypto industry in America. His vision is clear: make the U.S. the global crypto hub.
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U.S. Strategic Goal For Crypto Leadership
- The White House aims to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world and sees market-structure legislation as the final major piece.
- Patrick Witt says recent executive orders, the working group report, and the Genius Act paved the way for this legislative push.
Seamless Transition Into The White House Role
- Patrick describes stepping into the role after serving as deputy and working closely with Bo Hines and team continuity.
- He frames the transition as seamless due to prior collaboration and shared experience driving the crypto agenda.
Keep The Bill Narrow To Avoid Sidefights
- The administration is aiming to keep the bill narrowly focused and avoid unrelated issues during markup.
- Patrick expects many fights to arise on the floor even if committee negotiators pare back tangential items.