Heath Tarbert serves as President of Circle Internet Group Inc. Class A, a global financial technology company renowned for issuing the USDC stablecoin and providing blockchain infrastructure services. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of law, finance, and regulation, Tarbert leads Circle's strategic growth, regulatory advocacy, and product innovation, positioning the company as a leader in compliant digital assets. Prior to Circle, Tarbert was Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from 2019 to 2021, where he navigated the agency through the explosive rise of cryptocurrencies. His tenure saw landmark approvals, including Bakkt's physically settled Bitcoin futures and options platform, and the advancement of frameworks for overseeing digital commodities. Earlier, he served as Global Head of Regulatory Affairs at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and as a partner at Jones Day, advising on complex cross-border transactions and financial regulations. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and Miami University, Tarbert's achievements include shaping U.S. policy on derivatives and fintech during pivotal market shifts. At Circle, he drives initiatives to expand USDC's adoption worldwide, fostering partnerships with major institutions and advancing regulatory clarity to bridge traditional finance with the blockchain economy.