CFTC’s Acting Chief Caroline Pham Set to Join Crypto Firm MoonPay
- Caroline Pham is expected to transition to MoonPay as chief legal officer and chief administrative officer.
- MoonPay recently obtained a New York trust charter and holds a BitLicense for crypto operations.
- Mike Selig’s confirmation as head of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is pending in the Senate.
- Pham has advocated for crypto-friendly policies during her tenure at the CFTC, launching several initiatives recently.
- Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO of MoonPay, praised Pham as a key leader in shaping digital asset regulation.
Caroline Pham’s move to MoonPay aligns with her regulatory background and the company’s recent charter acquisition, enhancing its compliance strategy in Washington. With Selig’s confirmation imminent, this transition marks a significant shift in leadership within U.S. financial regulation related to crypto.
As Pham prepares for her new role overseeing policy at MoonPay, she emphasizes a smooth transition following Selig’s appointment at the CFTC.(Source)
