Why did Tyler Williams leave the US Treasury?

Tyler Williams left the US Treasury Department and is expected to return to the private sector, although his next role was not disclosed.

What did Tyler Williams do at the US Treasury?

Tyler Williams served as a senior US Treasury Department official overseeing digital asset policy and advising Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Before joining the US Treasury Department, Tyler Williams served as head of policy at Galaxy Digital.

Tyler Williams leaves while the CLARITY Act remains stalled in Congress and requires 60 Senate votes to advance.

The CLARITY Act remains stalled because lawmakers have not reached bipartisan agreement, including over ethics provisions for federal officials.

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Written by Liezl GambePublished Aug 4, 2026, 1:00 AM

Tyler Williams has left the US Treasury after serving as a senior adviser overseeing digital asset policy.
His departure comes as the CLARITY Act remains stalled before Congress heads into its August recess.
Williams is expected to return to the private sector after helping shape the administration's crypto policy.

Tyler Williams has left the US Treasury Department after serving as a senior adviser overseeing digital asset policy.

Williams departed as the CLARITY Act remains stalled, with the Senate requiring 60 votes to advance the legislation.

Williams was “instrumental” in advancing the administration's crypto agenda, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Williams joined Treasury in early 2025 after serving as head of policy at Galaxy Digital.

Williams is expected to return to the private sector, although his next position has not been disclosed.

During his Treasury tenure, Williams helped shape the administration's broader digital asset policy agenda.

His departure comes as lawmakers remain divided over ethics provisions in the CLARITY Act ahead of the August recess.