The FTX Podcast #93 - Mark Wetjen Head of Policy for FTXUS and Former CFTC Commissioner

Welcome to episode 93 of the FTX Podcast with special guest Mark Wetjen and your host Tristan Yver.

Mark now joins FTX US as Head of Policy and Regulatory Strategy; bringing with him more than twenty years of experience in the practice of law, policy making, regulatory strategy and exchange operations. He most recently held the position of CEO at MIAX Futures, where he focused on crypto-derivative products and strategic initiatives. Mark also previously served as a commissioner and acting chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and was a member of the board of directors at LedgerX.

Time Stamps:

0:00 : Introduction & brief background.

5:29 : Being an aid to a Senator.

9:57 : Political career inspiration.

11:11 : Being in government during the 2008 market crash.

15:47 : Catalyst for joining the CFTC; a behind the scenes look.

19:46 : Regulatory agencies.

22:02 : Legislative change.

25:50 : Bitcoin enters the CFTC conversation.

30:13 : Categorizing bitcoin as a commodity.

31:56 : The scope of CFTC.

34:44 : Scope of the CFTC Commissioner.

38:07 : Relationship between the crypto industry and regulatory agencies.

44:00 : What it mean to be Head of Policy at FTX US; objectives moving forward.

46:04 : Helping policy move forward in the right direction.

52:33 : Timeline for developmental legislation.

54:53 : Advice for crypto companies interacting with the policy making community.

57:27 : Positive life habits; adventure spirit.

Thank you for your time, energy & insight Mark!

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