J. Christopher Giancarlo
White House Weighing Candidates for Multiple CFTC Spots: Former Chairman Giancarlo
President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly poised to name a nominee to swap in for the earlier pick of former Commissioner Brian Quintenz.
'Generational Change in Washington' Likely Needed for 'Sensible' Crypto Legislation: Former CFTC Chair
J. Christopher Giancarlo, former CFTC chairman and senior counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, weighs in on the state of digital asset regulation in the U.S. "We need some degree of generational change in Washington before we get the sensible crypto legislation that we really need," Giancarlo said.
Former CFTC Chairman Giancarlo on U.S. Crypto Regulation, CBDCs
J. Christopher Giancarlo, Willkie Farr & Gallagher Senior Counsel and former CFTC Chairman, discusses the state of U.S. crypto regulation, as a deal has been finalized for what’s left of Silicon Valley Bank. Plus, Giancarlo's take on the future of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), as the co-founder of the Digital Dollar Foundation.
The World Is 'Advancing' With CBDCs: Former CFTC Chairman Giancarlo
Former CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo discusses the outlook for CBDCs, explaining why it's "very clear that the world is advancing with central bank digital currencies." Plus, reactions to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introducing a bill last week aimed at blocking the Fed from creating a consumer-based CBDC, similar to a new state-level measure proposed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Giancarlo is also the co-founder of the Digital Dollar Foundation.
‘Crypto Dad’ Chris Giancarlo Knighted by French Government
The former chief of the U.S. CFTC and avowed crypto advocate was recognized by French President Emmanuel Macron in part for embracing “crypto finance.”
Former CFTC Boss' Digital Dollar Project Ready to Kick Off First US CBDC Tests
The Digital Dollar Project's first five pilots will launch during the next year.
Blockchain Bites: Canada Approves Bitcoin ETF, Options Markets Not Pricing for $100K BTC
Also: Did the CFTC "pop" the 2017 bitcoin bubble?
Senate Hearing Sees Digital Dollar as a Tool for Economic Supremacy
The digital dollar again appeared during a Senate hearing. However, it wasn't the focus of the hearing but just another tool that can be used to maintain U.S. hegemony.
Digital Dollar Project Calls for 2-Tiered Distribution System in First White Paper for US CBDC
The Digital Dollar Project's first white paper describes how a two-tiered system underpinning a tokenized dollar could modernize the U.S. financial system.
Ex-CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo on Why He Launched Digital Dollar Project
In this video from WEF 2020, former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, also known as “Crypto Dad,” discusses his push to digitize the U.S. dollar and the future of global currencies.
