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6d ago

Ex-CFTC Chief Chris Giancarlo Leaves Willkie to Go All-In on Crypto, AI and Policy

The move signals a bid to shape U.S. digital‑money rules from outside government.

Giancarlo quits willkie to double down on crypto, ai and ‘cryptodad’ sequel
Former cftc chair chris giancarlo leaves willkie farr to focus on digital asset advisory
Giancarlo’s upcoming book will explore the evolution of crypto and financial freedom
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Overview

  • J. Christopher Giancarlo resigned from his senior counsel post at Willkie Farr & Gallagher to focus full time on cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and public policy.
  • He said he will take strategic advisory roles with founders and boards, make private investments and expand nonprofit work through the Digital Dollar Project.
  • He announced a book titled CryptoDad’s New Adventures, slated for October 2026, that traces the industry’s arc into President Donald Trump’s second term.
  • Giancarlo led the CFTC from 2017 to 2019, approved the first regulated bitcoin futures and launched LabCFTC, which earned him the nickname CryptoDad.
  • His shift comes as U.S. agencies and Congress weigh rules for stablecoins, decentralized finance and tokenized markets, giving him a platform to push design ideas for a potential U.S. digital dollar.