CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham to Join MoonPay

We’re thrilled to announce that Caroline D. Pham will join MoonPay as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer following the conclusion of her service as Acting Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

At MoonPay, Pham will oversee all global legal and administrative functions and lead the company’s policy and regulatory strategy in Washington, D.C.

Pham is an internationally recognized authority on financial market structure, derivatives, and emerging technology. She was unanimously elected Acting Chairman of the CFTC in January 2025, after being sworn in as a Commissioner in 2022. During her tenure as Acting Chairman, she oversaw a pivotal year of market modernization, regulatory innovation, and groundbreaking digital asset policy.

“I’m excited to join MoonPay at a pivotal moment,” said Caroline D. Pham.

In her first 100 days as Acting Chairman, Pham launched a modernization agenda including perpetual-style futures, 24/7 and extended-hours trading, prediction markets, and the CFTC’s 12-month Crypto Sprint. She also issued guidance on tokenized collateral, helping lay the groundwork for safer and more efficient clearing and settlement in digital asset markets. On December 4, Pham announced that listed spot crypto products will trade for the first time in U.S. federally regulated markets through CFTC-registered futures exchanges.

“Caroline is one of the most influential leaders in U.S. financial regulation, helping define the future of digital assets,” said Ivan Soto-Wright, co-founder and CEO of MoonPay. “Her unparalleled experience, which combines regulatory expertise, traditional finance, and a deep understanding of market structure, makes her the perfect leader to guide MoonPay through our next chapter of growth and compliance excellence.”

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