Christopher Giancarlo, the former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined the Swiss – based crypto bank Sygnum as a senior policy advisor. The appointment was announced on May 27, 2025.
Giancarlo will work with 11 other members of Sygnum’s advisory council, helping the bank navigate global regulations and develop strategic partnerships in both the public and private sectors. He headed the CFTC from 2017 to 2019 and is nicknamed “Crypto Dad” for his advocacy of digital assets. He said he is joining Sygnum at a time when the global digital asset industry is nearing a turning point in institutional adoption.
Sygnum is a Swiss banking group dedicated to providing crypto – asset services. It is often called the first digital – asset bank and recently achieved unicorn status after a $58 million funding round. The addition of Giancarlo to its advisory council signals Sygnum’s focus on regulatory compliance and its intention to strengthen its position in the crypto – banking sector.
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