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Christopher Giancarlo is a former Chairman of the CFTC and a prominent supporter of incorporating blockchain into U.S. financial systems. He is the Co-Chairman of the Willkie Digital Works practice. Giancarlo is the writer of 'CryptoDad', which draws on his personal experiences with blockchain technology.
Quick Facts
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Full name |
J. Christopher Giancarlo |
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Birth |
1959 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S |
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Nationality |
American |
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Education |
JD from the Vanderbilt University School of Law |
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Wife/Partner |
Regina Marie Beyel |
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Net worth |
Estimated in millions |
Following his tenure in the US government, he took on the role of senior counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, became the chairman of Common Securitization Solutions LLC, and served as a senior advisor at eToro.
Giancarlo supports blockchain technology and participates in discussions on cryptocurrencies and digital assets. He established the Digital Dollar Project to "promote the investigation of a United States Central Bank Digital Currency" and previously served as a director at BlockFi.
Chris Giancarlo - Career Highlights & Events
- 2014 – Appointed Commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
- 2017 – Became Acting Chairman of the CFTC
- 2018 – Officially appointed Chairman of the CFTC
- 2019 – Retired from the CFTC, launched the Digital Dollar Project
- 2020 – Became Senior Counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher
- 2021 – Advocated for the U.S. CBDC development
- 2023 – Continued to advise policymakers on crypto regulation
With years of expertise in finance, law, and public policy, Giancarlo stands as a leading figure in the regulatory development of crypto and blockchain technologies.
Useful Links to Connect With J. Christopher Giancarlo
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X (formerly Twitter) |
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LinkedIn profile |
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Digital Dollar Project |
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Personal Website |
https://www.willkie.com/professionals/g/giancarlo-christopher |
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