‘Crypto Dad’ Takes the Helm at Sygnum—Swiss Bank Bets Big on Digital Asset Expansion

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Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad” for his pro-crypto views, has joined Swiss crypto bank Sygnum as a senior policy advisor. He will help guide the bank’s global regulatory strategies and build partnerships with institutions. Giancarlo’s move comes as Sygnum expands into markets like Singapore and the UAE, following a successful $58 million funding round. His experience is expected to strengthen Sygnum’s position in the growing crypto industry.