The CFTC tapped Heath Tarbert as incoming chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, replacing current chairman and "Crypto Dad" J. Christopher Giancarlo.
The CFTC is tasked with regulating derivatives, digital assets, and over-the-counter trades.
The regulatory authority has taken a light-handed approach towards the cryptocurrency industry under outgoing chair Giancarlo.
"During my time of service, it has been a priority to transform the CFTC into a 21st Century regulator for today's digital markets. With Dr. Tarbert's confirmation, I know the agency is in safe hands to continue this transition," said Giancarlo in a statement regarding the succession.
Prior to this designation, Tarbert served a short stint as Acting Under Secretary for International Affairs, beginning April 16, 2019.
Before that Tarbert served as Assistant Secretary for International Markets for two years, to which he was confirmed by a vote of 87-8, showing a high degree of bipartisan support.
Politico previously reported Tarbert would likely succeed Giancarlo as chief derivatives regulator.
Tarbert is a member of the Financial Stability Board, the international body established after the financial crisis to monitor global markets, and serves on its steering committee, according to his Treasury Department biography.
Giancarlo has committed to stay on as chairman until July 15, 2019, as Tarbert completes his current Treasury obligations.
J. Christopher Giancarlo image via CoinDesk archives.
US Senate Confirms New CFTC Chair to Succeed 'Crypto Dad' Giancarlo
gepubliceerd op Jun 6, 2019
by Coindesk | gepubliceerd op Coinage
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