# White House Crypto Adviser Patrick Witt to Report for Military Training Patrick Witt takes leave during a critical phase of the CLARITY Act for military training. - **Source:** [Cointelegraph.com News](https://brifing.si/source/2e81e982-0137-4db0-8ac2-351f37085775) - **Published:** 2026-07-14 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/0db1863a-00cd-4133-a4f4-61d620bfe9c6 ## Patrick Witt's Departure Patrick Witt, the White House's crypto assets adviser, is taking leave at the end of July for military training. Witt is stepping away during a critical phase of the CLARITY Act, which aims to create the first comprehensive regulatory framework for the US crypto market. ## Military Training Details Patrick Witt will undergo Judge Advocate General (JAG) training with the Georgia National Guard. This training will qualify him to serve as a legal officer within the Guard. The training is expected to last several months. ## Status of the CLARITY Act The CLARITY Act is in a critical phase, needing to pass the Senate before the August 8 recess. The Act aims to establish the first comprehensive regulatory framework for the US crypto market. Witt's departure could impact this process. ## Harry Jung's Role In Patrick Witt's absence, Harry Jung, the deputy director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, will assume Witt's responsibilities. However, Witt plans to remain involved in the process during his military training. ## Crypto and Banking Sector Negotiations Witt played a key role in advancing negotiations between crypto and banking sector representatives regarding the structure of the crypto market. He was particularly active in discussions on stablecoin yields and ethics provisions. ## Future of the CLARITY Act The passage of the CLARITY Act in the Senate would be a significant step for the crypto market. Witt's intention to remain involved during his military training could aid the Act's progress. However, timing remains critical. ## Sources covering this story - https://cointelegraph.com/news/white-house-crypto-adviser-patrick-witt-to-report-for-military-training-report?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._