Christopher Giancarlo, former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined Sygnum in an advisory role, where he will help the crypto bank navigate global regulations amid growing institutional interest in digital assets.
Giancarlo’s appointment as senior policy adviser places him alongside 11 other members of Sygnum’s Advisory Council, the company disclosed on May 27.
In his role, Giancarlo will advise on regulations and strategic partnerships in both the public and private sectors.
Sygnum is a Swiss banking group dedicated to providing crypto asset services. It’s often called the first digital asset bank, having recently achieved unicorn status following a $58 million funding round.
Giancarlo, who headed the CFTC between 2017 and 2019, said he is joining Sygnum at a time when the global digital asset industry is nearing a turning point in institutional adoption.
Christopher Giancarlo. Source: Sygnum
Giancarlo has earned the moniker of “crypto dad” for his advocacy