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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Marvie Basilan

Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Reportedly A Serious Contender For Trump's Crypto Czar

Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo revealed that the Trump administration will make crypto a priority. (Credit: Coinbase Twitter Video/Screenshot)

KEY POINTS

  • Giancarlo's CFTC approved Bitcoin-tied regulated futures contracts
  • He said the Trump administration will make crypto a 'considerable priority'
  • Giancarlo is known for championing financial privacy rights

Former Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chris Giancarlo is reportedly a top contender for the new cryptocurrency-focused position that Donald Trump's team is considering establishing.

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