White House digital-assets adviser Patrick Witt cited a recent exploit involving assets held by the U.S. Marshals as evidence that federal crypto holdings require enhanced safeguarding measures, according to the statement.
Federal Crypto Security Focus
Witt’s comments underscore growing concerns within the White House about the security protocols governing U.S. government cryptocurrency assets. The reference to the Marshals exploit was presented as a concrete example supporting the case for improved federal crypto asset management.
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