Key Insights:

• CLARITY Act crypto regulation talks continue as Patrick Witt begins Army National Guard JAG training leave.
• Harry Jung takes over key CLARITY Act duties as Senate negotiations continue.
• Witt remains involved while Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and GENIUS Act work continues.

The CLARITY Act entered a decisive stage after Patrick Witt, the White House’s top crypto adviser, prepared to begin a months-long military training program later this month.

His temporary departure comes as Senate Republicans work to advance the market structure legislation before Congress begins its August recess.

Witt has played a central role in negotiations surrounding the bill and several related digital asset policy efforts. His upcoming leave now shifts…