‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo Takes Advisory Role at Sygnum to Push Pro-Digital Asset Agenda

Christopher Giancarlo, the former CFTC chairman famed as “Crypto Dad,” is joining Sygnum’s Advisory Council to advance regulatory clarity for digital assets.

His appointment, disclosed May 27, positions him to shape Sygnum’s compliance strategy amid rising institutional crypto interest.

Giancarlo has long championed blockchain-friendly policies, arguing in 2023 that Washington needs a political overhaul to pass pro-industry laws. Now, at Sygnum—a Swiss crypto banking unicorn—he’ll work to bridge regulators and innovators.

“The industry is at a turning point,” Giancarlo said, underscoring the timing of his move. Sygnum, which recently raised $58 million, gains a high-profile ally in its mission to mainstream crypto banking.