White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt to report for military training: Report
Summary
Patrick Witt, the White House’s lead on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, will take leave at the end of July for several months of military training with the Georgia Army National Guard. He is expected to finish his current work around July 24 before beginning JAG training, which will qualify him to serve as a legal officer. Witt has been a key negotiator in talks between crypto and banking industry representatives on issues such as stablecoin yield and ethics provisions. During his absence, deputy director Harry Jung is expected to handle his duties, though Witt plans to stay involved remotely. The timing is significant because the CLARITY Act faces a narrow Senate window before the Aug. 8 recess.
