Caroline Pham Departs CFTC for Top Legal Role at MoonPay

Caroline Pham departs the CFTC to become Chief Legal and Administrative Officer at MoonPay, bringing regulatory expertise and signaling a trend of policymakers joining the crypto industry.

Caroline Pham is leaving her role at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to join MoonPay as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer. During her tenure at the CFTC, Pham led several initiatives to bring regulatory clarity to the cryptocurrency sector, including launching the CEO Innovation Council, the Crypto CEO Forum, and a pilot program allowing digital assets like Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC to be used as collateral in derivatives markets. She also advocated for rescinding outdated guidance and promoted collaboration between the CFTC and SEC. Pham's move to MoonPay reflects a broader trend of experienced policymakers joining the crypto industry as it seeks clearer regulation. At MoonPay, she is expected to strengthen compliance, enhance cross-border partnerships, and expand compliant crypto offerings, signaling the company's intent to bolster its regulatory expertise as the digital asset sector evolves.