White House Crypto Chief Patrick Witt on Bitcoin & U.S. Crypto Policy

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Patrick Witt discusses the future of Bitcoin and U.S. crypto policy in an exclusive interview.

What is the future of Bitcoin and crypto regulation in the United States?In this exclusive conversation recorded at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, Patrick Witt — Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council — joins David Sencil to discuss America’s evolving crypto strategy and the government’s approach to digital assets.The discussion explores:• The Clarity Act and its impact on the crypto industry• Bitcoin as a strategic national asset• U.S. crypto regulation and tax reform• Coordination between regulatory agencies• America’s race to lead global blockchain innovation• The future of Bitcoin policy under the White House Crypto CouncilChapters:00:00 The Vision for America's Innovation Leadership02:48 Establishing the White House Crypto Council06:08 Navigating Regulatory Frameworks for Crypto08:32 The Importance of the Genius Act12:21 Bipartisan Challenges in Crypto Legislation15:09 Collaboration Among Regulatory Agencies18:11 Global Implications of U.S. Crypto Policy20:52 Striking the Right Regulatory Balance23:50 The Future of Crypto Legislation27:05 The Role of the Executive Order30:03 Strategic Asset Management and Bitcoin32:59 Commitment to the Crypto IndustryThis episode…

People in this episode

Host: David Sencil

Guest: Patrick Witt

Topics covered

• Bitcoin regulation
• U.S. crypto policy
• White House Crypto Council
• digital assets
• blockchain innovation
• regulatory frameworks

Keywords

• Bitcoin
• crypto regulation
• White House Crypto Council
• digital assets
• blockchain
• U.S. policy
• Clarity Act
• Genius Act

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: White House Crypto Council, Bitcoin, U.S. Crypto Policy, The Clarity Act, Genius Act, U.S. crypto regulation, Bitcoin 2026

Places: Las Vegas

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