Speaking on CoinDesk Live at the Ondo Summit in New York City, former House Financial Services Chair Patrick McHenry and White House advisor Patrick Witt said a sweeping crypto market structure bill could pass within months.

Latest developments: Optimism is rising across Washington and industry.

• McHenry and Witt discussed the growing momentum for landmark crypto legislation, even as debates intensify over yield, DeFi, and ethics.
• McHenry predicted a finalized market structure bill could reach the president’s desk by Memorial Day.
• Witt said President Trump has personally prioritized the legislation following passage of the Genius Act.

Inside the White House push: Negotiations are narrowing.

• Witt said a recent White House–brokered meeting…