This is What Happens Next for the Clarity Act & Strategic Bitcoin Reserve! | Patrick Witt

April 17, 2026

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Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, discusses progress on the Clarity Act and related crypto legislation during an interview at the Solana Policy Institute Summit. He outlines compromises, timelines, implementation challenges, and updates on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, emphasizing coordination between the White House, Congress, and agencies.

Stablecoin Compromise in the Clarity Act

The Clarity Act faced a key hurdle over stablecoins, pitting banks against crypto firms. Banks sought restrictions to prevent stablecoin issuers from mimicking bank-like products without proper disclosures or marketing practices that could deceive customers. Crypto stakeholders opposed any new language, viewing prior legislation like the GENIUS Act as sufficient.

Witt mediated by hosting White House meetings and bilateral talks. The compromise drew from Section 404, introduced by Chairman Scott, blended with the Tillus and Alsbrook Amendment, and incorporated stakeholder input. The Senate refined it further to reach a "center of gravity"—neither side is thrilled, but it secures enough votes in the Senate Banking Committee and full Senate to advance the bill. A stablecoin issuer becomes a bank if it seeks a charter; the philosophical line involves avoiding bank-like products without safeguards.

Timeline and Path to Passage

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1 (01:06) **Intro to Patrick Witt** - Executive Director of President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets joins at Solana Policy Institute Summit
2 (01:24) **Clarity Act Stablecoin Compromise** - Details White House mediation between banks and crypto firms using Section 404 and amendments
3 (03:03) **Stablecoin Issuer as Bank Definition** - Philosophical line on bank-like products requiring disclosures
4 (04:02) **Clarity Act Timeline Urgency** - Must pass Senate Banking, floor, reconcile with ag bill before August recess
5 (05:11) **Crypto Tax Provisions** - Potential inclusion in second reconciliation via House Ways and Means
6 (05:53) **Post-Passage Implementation** - Agencies need clear mandates for rulemakings in post-Chevron era
7 (07:08) **Agency Rulemaking Alignment** - SEC and CFTC coordinating to match Clarity Act and avoid rework

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Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, sat down with us at the Solana Policy Institute's Summit to discuss the latest updates on the Clarity Act, the stablecoin yield compromise, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and more.
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