Odds of CLARITY crypto legislation passing sink to 27% as Treasury, White House, SEC, and Senate leads quit

Tyler Williams served as Secretary Scott Bessent's principal adviser on blockchain and digital asset policy, making him one of Treasury's top voices on US crypto regulation. He is returning to the private sector after leaving his post on July 31. His exit is the fourth senior crypto departure from a position of…
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