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J Christopher Giancarlo
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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

 

Full name

J. Christopher Giancarlo

Birth

1959 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S

Nationality

American

Education

JD from the Vanderbilt University School of Law

Wife/Partner

Regina Marie Beyel

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

 

Platform

Link

X (formerly Twitter)

https://twitter.com/giancarloMKTS

LinkedIn profile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchrisgiancarlo/

Digital Dollar Project

https://www.digitaldollarproject.org

Personal Website

https://www.willkie.com/professionals/g/giancarlo-christopher

 

 

Social Media

  • linkedin

Expertise

  • Chairman