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Crypto, Washington and the Internet Age, With Christopher Giancarlo and Marvin Ammori

Crypto, Washington and the Internet Age, With Christopher Giancarlo and Marvin Ammori

On this episode of “Money Reimagined” the discussion comes home for an insider’s look at how new, disruptive technology and government interact. For this discussion, hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren of the World Economic Forum are joined by Marvin Ammori, best known for his work on network neutrality and Internet freedom issues. Rounding out the panel is Christopher Giancarlo, former…

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Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo Lays Out Why He Thinks XRP Isn’t a Security

Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo Lays Out Why He Thinks XRP Isn’t a Security

XRP is more like an alternative currency than a security, argues the former chair of the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

In an op-edfor the International Financial Law Review, Chris Giancarlo, who was chairman of the CFTC until last year, argued Ripple Labs hadn’t violated any U.S. securities regulations and that the third-largest crypto by market cap should have the same…

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Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Joins Swiss Effort to Fund COVID Relief Projects

Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Joins Swiss Effort to Fund COVID Relief Projects

The Swiss crypto exchange leading a $200,000 effort to support tech-driven solutions to the coronavirus-led economic crisis has snagged a high-profile advisor: former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo.

The Lykke-led Open Initiativewill give four grants of 50,000 Swiss Francs ($51,300) to projects in four areas: a digital vouchers platform for…

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Chris Giancarlo’s Digital Dollar Project Names Ex-Treasury, CFTC Officials to New Board

The Digital Dollar Foundation – an effort by former CFTC officials Christopher Giancarlo and Daniel Gorfine in partnership with Accenture – has tapped a number of former government officials and industry experts to boost its advocacy efforts.

The Digital Dollar Foundation unveiled a board of advisors on Thursday, naming 24 individuals who will help develop the framework for creating a U.S. CBDC.

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Why ‘Crypto Dad’ Is Building the Digital Dollar Foundation

Why ‘Crypto Dad’ Is Building the Digital Dollar Foundation

As Libra continues to spur discussions among regulators around the world, and China’s digital yuan comes ever closer to fruition, the U.S. Federal Reserve seems disinclined to look seriously at a digital dollar. Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo – aka “Crypto Dad” – isn’t waiting around. He has teamed with Accenture to launch a new non-profit, the Digital Dollar Foundation.

As crypto continues to…

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Currency ‘Cold War’ Takes Center Stage at Pre-Davos Crypto Confab

Currency ‘Cold War’ Takes Center Stage at Pre-Davos Crypto Confab

ST. MORITZ — The United States may be entering a second Cold War, according to some investors, who seem mildly curious but otherwise unconcerned about the prospect.

“It’s a kind of Cold War, but not just for crypto,” said Multicoin Capital’s Beijing-based partner Mable Jiang. “Currency is the leverage.”

Jiang said China’s goal is to leverage the rise of cryptocurrency, including both domestic

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Bitcoin Hero and CFTC Chair Giancarlo Expects ‘Explosive’ Spike in Crypto Interest

Bitcoin Hero and CFTC Chair Giancarlo Expects ‘Explosive’ Spike in Crypto Interest

By CCN.com: J. Christopher Giancarlo, the retiring chairman of the CFTC, expects a massive spike in interest in cryptocurrencies with the launch of bitcoin futures products.

Giancarlo made the remarks in a May 1 speechbefore a Congressional committee. During his testimony, he recounted the highlights of his tenure at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and its response to today’s…

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Trump Administration Popped 2017 Bitcoin Bubble, Ex-CFTC Chair Says

Trump Administration Popped 2017 Bitcoin Bubble, Ex-CFTC Chair Says

SAN FRANCISCO — The Trump administration acted to deflate the bitcoin bubble of 2017 by allowing the introduction of futures products, a former official said Monday.

Christopher Giancarlo, who left the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) at the end of his five-year term as chairman in April, told CoinDesk in an interview:

“One of the untold stories of the past few years is that the…

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