Going forward, he said, his time would be spent advising founders, chief executives, and company boards in the fintech and digital assets space, alongside policy research and writing, and work with nonprofit programs.
From Government Office To Industry AdviserThe “Crypto Dad” nickname was earned honestly. Giancarlo was openly supportive of the sector at a time when most regulators kept their distance, and he pushed for clear rules rather than outright restriction.
His advisory work is not new, either. He has been guiding the crypto-focused bank Sygnum on regulatory affairs and strategic partnerships, according to reports. The full-time shift, though, marks a clean break from his legal career.
Just weeks before the announcement, Giancarlo appeared on Scott Melker’s podcast and weighed in on the state of crypto regulation in the US.
At the same time, he acknowledged that regulatory ambiguity continues to hold banks back from deeper involvement in digital assets. Getting financial institutions comfortable with the space, he said, requires modern rules that match where finance is actually heading.
Pham’s move to MoonPay as chief legal officer drew attention when it happened last year. Giancarlo’s exit from law adds fresh weight to a trend that shows no sign of slowing — experienced regulators planting their flags in an industry they spent years watching from the other side.
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