CFTC Brings Back Bitcoin Futures Architect as Chief of Staff
Yahoo Finance·2026-01-01 13:08

Bitcoin futures regulation in the United States is back in focus after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) confirmed the return of a senior official who once helped shape the market. The move comes as lawmakers prepare to pass new digital asset rules and federal agencies adjust their role in crypto oversight. Amir Zaidi Returns to CFTC In a major move, Amir Zaidi has been named chief of Staff at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, ending a six-year absence from the agency. His return ...