McDonald has served as director of Enforcement since April 2017.No reason was given for the departure.
McDonald, who has overseen numerous cases involving crypto, said in 2018 the CFTC and his division didn't want to hinder innovation in the crypto space.
Vincent McGonagle, principal deputy director of the Division of Enforcement, will serve as acting director.
CFTC Enforcement Director McDonald to Leave This Week
Publié le Oct 6, 2020
by Coindesk | Publié le Coinage
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