Amir Zaidi, who facilitated the launch of BTC futures, has been appointed Chief of Staff of the CFTC.

[Amir Zaidi, who spearheaded the launch of BTC futures, appointed CFTC Chief of Staff] According to Mars Finance, on January 1st, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officially announced the return of Amir Zaidi, a key policymaker who spearheaded the launch of regulated Bitcoin futures in the U.S., as Chief of Staff after a six-year absence. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig stated that as Congress prepares to submit legislation on the structure of digital asset markets to the President, Amir Zaidi will provide experience and expertise to the CFTC in developing regulations applicable to the rapidly evolving commodity markets. He held various positions at the CFTC from 2010 to 2019, serving as Director of Market Oversight for his final two years, overseeing and facilitating the establishment of a regulated Bitcoin futures market in the United States.