CFTC appoints crypto litigation specialist Michael Passalacqua as senior counsel for digital asset regulation
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CFTC Appoints Crypto Litigation Specialist as Senior Counsel, Signaling a Pivotal Shift in Regulatory Strategy

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2025 – In a definitive move underscoring the maturation of digital asset oversight, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed Michael Passalacqua, a seasoned lawyer specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain litigation, as one of its two senior counsels. This appointment, first reported by Cointelegraph, represents a significant strategic investment by […]