CFTC’s Pham Joins MoonPay as Legal Chief in Crypto’s Revolving Door Trend
Caroline Pham, architect of the CFTC’s Crypto Sprint and digital asset pilot programs, departs regulatory oversight for a leadership role at MoonPay. Her appointment as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer signals the cryptocurrency industry’s aggressive recruitment of policymakers.
Pham’s regulatory pedigree—including approval of landmark U.S. spot crypto products—bolsters MoonPay’s compliance ambitions. CEO Ivan Soto-Wright gains a strategist versed in Washington’s rulemaking machinery as the firm navigates tightening global oversight.
The MOVE exemplifies the talent migration between agencies and crypto enterprises. Market observers note similar transitions at Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken as digital assets mature from frontier to regulated asset class.
