The CFTC has appointed Dr. Patrick J. Schorno as chief economist, a move previously described as strengthening the agency’s economic advisory work, regulatory cost-benefit analysis, and coordination with the SEC. The new input adds that the appointment signals a strategic shift in the CFTC’s regulatory focus and could affect oversight of digital asset markets and investor dynamics. While the source does not provide additional operational details, the development suggests the role may carry added significance for crypto-related market regulation.