Caroline Pham Takes on New Role at MoonPay Following CFTC Exit
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TLDR Caroline Pham will join MoonPay as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer after her CFTC tenure ends. Pham led CFTC initiatives like the “Crypto Sprint” to clarify crypto regulations and encourage market innovation. Pham’s leadership focused on improving regulatory clarity for crypto businesses and advancing financial freedom. MoonPay CEO praised Pham’s impact, noting her leadership expanded crypto innovation and financial freedom. Under Pham, CFTC withdrew outdated guidelines and approved the first spot crypto products on an exchange. Caroline Pham, the Acting Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will transition to a new role at MoonPay once her tenure at the agency concludes. MoonPay, a crypto finance company, announced its appointment on Wednesday. Pham has previously indicated her plans to leave once a new CFTC chair is confirmed. Pham’s Leadership at the CFTC and Crypto Reform During her time as Acting Chair, Caroline Pham launched several initiatives focused on crypto regulation. Under her leadership, the CFTC introduced the “Crypto Sprint” to clarify industry rules. Pham also emphasized the importance of innovation in crypto markets and financial freedom. MoonPay CEO Ivan Soto-Wright praised Pham’s leadership, stating, “Her leadership at CFTC has shaped policies that expand financial freedom and crypto innovation.” Pham’s efforts in regulating and guiding crypto markets have been widely recognized. She also worked on making rules clearer and manageable for crypto businesses. beyond thrilled to welcome @CarolineDPham to @moonpay her leadership at @cftc has shaped policies that expand financial freedom and crypto innovation now we’ll turn that progress into real outcomes for users and partners globally we’re still just getting started…… — Ivan Soto-Wright (@ivanhodl) December 17, 2025 Pham’s departure follows the expected confirmation of Mike Selig as the permanent CFTC chair. Selig’s confirmation hearing is scheduled for this week. Pham will transition to her new…
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