Why learning financial literacy has to be part of the American dream: former CFTC commissioner
Caroline Pham, chief legal officer of MoonPay and former CFTC commissioner, emphasizes the importance of financial literacy in achieving the American dream. She argues that access to capital is crucial for turning ideas into reality and highlights the role of technology in facilitating financial transactions. Pham calls for a renewed focus on teaching financial literacy to ensure prosperity and security for all Americans.
- ▪Caroline Pham is the chief legal officer of MoonPay and a former commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
- ▪She stresses that access to capital is essential for individuals to realize their entrepreneurial ideas.
- ▪Pham advocates for improved financial literacy education in the United States to help citizens manage their finances effectively.
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American Dreamers US News American Dreamers Why learning financial literacy has to be part of the American dream: former CFTC commissioner By Post Staff Report Published June 4, 2026, 7:04 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Through July 4, The Post, in conjunction with the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, is featuring US citizens explaining what the American dream means to them in 2026 — including Caroline Pham, the chief legal officer of MoonPay and former commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Access to capital is everything.
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