Howard A. Fischer was quoted in a Grip article "Regulators that regulated and fined crypto … now advise crypto."

Howard said he is strongly in favor of “cross-pollination” between the public and private sectors.

“Especially in more complex areas with rapid changes in regulatory approach, like crypto regulation, private entities benefit from having personnel with direct experience of the laws with which they need to comply, and is more likely to lead to a greater culture of compliance and disclosure. I have never seen any prosecutor – criminal or civil – go easy on any industry in order to be considered for later employment. If anything, government culture rewards aggressive prosecution, in terms of career advancement or awards,” Fischer said.