Aptos Labs CEO Avery Ching has secured a key seat on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Digital Assets Markets Subcommittee, highlighting the growing alignment between Washington regulators and crypto industry leaders.
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Co-Founder & CEO of @AptosLabs, @AveryChing, joins the @CFTC GMAC Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee.
Avery will collaborate with other leaders from Web3 and financial services to help shape digital asset regulations. pic.twitter.com/3j3toG65Mg
— Aptos (@Aptos) June 30, 2025
Ching’s appointment, revealed in a June 30 post on X by Aptos Labs, marks another step toward deeper industry involvement in shaping federal digital asset policy. According to the CFTC’s website, the subcommittee focuses on safeguarding the integrity and competitiveness of U.S. markets, especially as global crypto regulation evolves.
Industry Leaders Join Forces to Guide Digital Asset Rules
In its official statement, Aptos Labs said, “Avery will collaborate with other leaders from Web3 and financial services to help shape digital asset regulations.”
Ching joins a diverse roster of industry heavyweights already serving on the panel, including Capitolis CEO Gil Mandelzis, Cargill Global Derivatives Operations Director Samina Anwar, and Uniswap Labs COO Mary-Catherine Lader.
The subcommittee operates under the Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC), which works to tackle cross-border regulatory challenges and advance fair competition for U.S. firms operating worldwide.
CFTC Navigates Major Leadership Changes
Ching’s addition comes at a time of significant shifts at the federal agency. The CFTC is adjusting to new leadership as the Trump administration looks to reshape crypto oversight.
Four CFTC commissioners have exited their roles recently, including Summer Mersinger, who departed this month to lead the Blockchain Association as its new CEO. In a June 2 statement on X, Mersinger said, “There’s a growing crypto caucus in Congress, we have an executive branch that sees the inherent benefits of digital assets, and our regulatory agencies have turned the page from antagonism to collaboration.”
Commissioner Caroline Pham is also expected to step down once Brian Quintenz, President Trump’s nominee to head the CFTC, officially takes office. Quintenz previously led the agency from 2017 to 2021 before Kristin M. Johnson assumed his post in March 2022.
New Era for Crypto Policy?
The leadership turnover, along with Ching’s appointment and other industry experts joining advisory roles, signals that U.S. regulators may be shifting from an adversarial stance to a more collaborative approach toward blockchain innovation and digital assets.
As Ching brings Aptos Labs’ perspective to the federal table, the crypto community will watch closely to see how the subcommittee’s work shapes new policy frameworks that could boost competitiveness and trust in the digital asset markets.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments are volatile and risky. Always conduct your research before making any investment decisions.
