CFTC director who made Bitcoin futures possible returns as chief of staff
Amir Zaidi’s return signals a strengthening of crypto oversight as the agency prepares for new digital asset laws.
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Amir Zaidi’s return signals a strengthening of crypto oversight as the agency prepares for new digital asset laws.
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