Harry Jung to Lead CFTC's Work on Cryptocurrency, DeFi, and Other Digital Assets
Odaily Planet Daily reported that in a press release on January 22, the U.S. CFTC announced that in addition to serving as Chief Advisor to Acting Chair Caroline Pham, Harry Jung will also lead the CFTC's work on cryptocurrency, DeFi, and other digital assets. Harry joined the CFTC in 2023 as an advisor and senior policy advisor to then-Commissioner Pham. Prior to joining the CFTC, Harry worked in the offices of the CEO and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Citigroup. He also served as the head of capital markets regulatory strategy and policy, briefing executives on key developments and impacts. Harry coordinated company-wide working groups on emerging issues and global policy forums, and led regulatory cooperation with U.S. prudential and capital markets regulators on digital assets. Previously, he led various programs in business and functional areas, including compliance regulatory liaison and examination management. Jung also worked at Morgan Stanley and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).