The SEC hires a senior advisor for cryptocurrency policy after a blockbuster year for digital assets
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has hired former Senate staffer Corey Frayer to advise on matters relating to cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
Just before his appointment, Frayer worked on the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Prior to that, he worked as a senior advisor to Rep. Maxine Waters for a decade, tackling various topics including emerging financial technology, and investor and consumer protection.
Frayer's appointment was announced alongside three new SEC hires to the executive staff: Phil Havenstein, Jennifer Songer, and Jorge Tenreiro.
«Corey, Phil, Jenny, and Jorge have exceptional experience,» Chairman Gary Gensler said in a statement. «I've already begun to rely on their
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