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Jun 8, 2:06 pm

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Former CFTC Chair Heath Tarbert Joins Stablecoin Firm Circle

Cryptocurrency operator Circle Internet Financial has hired Heath Tarbert, former chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as its chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs. Tarbert's experience in corporate law and the Treasury Department will help Circle advance the utility value of USDC worldwide.

Cryptocurrency operator Circle Internet Financial has hired Heath Tarbert, former chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as its chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs. Tarbert's experience in corporate law and the Treasury Department will help Circle advance the utility value of USDC worldwide.

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