White House Exclusive Interview: Patrick Witt On Market Structure Vote & Admin’s 2026 Crypto Goals

In this episode, we sat down for an exclusive interview in the nation’s capital with Patrick Witt, the Director of the White House Crypto Council. We discuss the high-stakes vote on market structure legislation in the Senate Banking Committee later this week, whether we will see bipartisan support, the complexities of getting the bill to the finish line, what a successful vote will look like to Patrick, and the administration’s crypto goals & expectations for 2026.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oRIjlHN-wGQPlease note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is powered by Sei.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrettTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Patrick Witt To Crypto In America0:30 - What 'Crypto In America' Means To Patrick 1:30 - Taking Over For Bo Hines3:00 - Fed Chair Powell Subpoenaed4:00 - Working With Government Agencies - Harder or Easier Than Expected?6:00 - Advocating For Final Provisions In Market Structure Bill - Patrick Is Optimistic 8:00 - The Goal Of Achieving A Strong Bipartisan Vote9:00 - What’s At Stake With The Digital Asset Market Structure Legislation11:10 - National Security Provisions In The Bill13:00 - Ensuring That Crypto Developers Will Return To The U.S.15:00 - Stablecoin Yield16:55 - Ethics Rules In The Bill - Deal With Democrats In Reach?19:00 - Democrat Support From The Banking Committee? 21:00 - Near Term Impact On Builders, Exchanges & Institutions22:30 - Tax Clarity24:30 - The Clarity Act In Name Only 26:15 - Expectations For 2026 - Patrick's Focus To Get Bill Passed 29:00 - Finalizing Bill Before Midterms 30:15 - Sticking Points In Senate AG’s Text33:00 - Blind Spots In Congressional Education35:00 - What Does Success Look Like In 2026?35:45 - The Latest On Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 40:30 - Future of the CFTC42:00 - Thanks Patrick For Joining!#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america