Bitcoin Futures Policy Architect Amir Zaidi Returns To CFTC

Amir Zaidi, the key policy maker responsible for overseeing the launch of regulated Bitcoin futures in the US, has rejoined the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as its chief of staff after a six-year absence. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig highlighted Zaidi's extensive experience, noting his instrumental role in establishing CFTC-regulated Bitcoin futures during the Trump administration. Zaidi's return comes as Congress is expected to pass digital asset market structure legislation, and he is expected to bring expertise to the CFTC as it develops regulations for evolving commodity markets. Zaidi previously served at the CFTC from 2010 to 2019, culminating as director of the Division of Market Oversight. Before returning, he was the head of global compliance at TP ICAP. His reappointment signals another crypto-friendly figure taking a key regulatory position, coinciding with the CFTC chairman's goal to establish the US as the "Crypto Capital of the World."

(Source：Cointelegraph)