Circle hires former CFTC, US Treasury executive as chief legal officer
Heath Tarbert will serve as the company’s chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs, bringing experience with all three branches of government.
Heath Tarbert will serve as the company’s chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs, bringing experience with all three branches of government.
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