US financial regulator FinCEN hires its first-ever chief digital currency adviser
The United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, filled a new role that of chief digital currency adviser, unveiled on July 6, recruiting Michele Korver for the job. Korver has an array of experience in crypto regulation, including serving as digital currency counsel for the United States Department of Justice.
Ms. Korver will advance FinCENs leadership role in the digital currency space by working across internal and external partners toward strategic and innovative solutions to prevent and mitigate illicit financial practices and exploitation, said a public statement from FinCEN describing the new chief digital currency adviser position.