White House digital asset advisor pushes for rapid approval of U.S. crypto market structure bill

On January 21, 2026, White House digital currency advisor Patrick Witt called on Congress to quickly pass a comprehensive crypto market structure bill while support from the current administration remains strong. He warned that delaying action until after a future market shock could result in reactionary, punitive rules that hinder innovation, even as industry concerns from firms like Coinbase have slowed the bill’s progress.