; and (B) by— (i) conducting research; (ii) ensuring the global competitiveness of the financial system of the United States; and (iii) performing duties as otherwise provided by law. (2) Director The Commission shall appoint a Director— (A) to— (i) manage the duties of the Office; and (ii) serve as principal advisor to the Commission on matters relating to responsible financial innovation; and (B) who shall be accountable to the Commission. (b) Authorization of appropriations Subject to subsection (c), for the purposes of implementing this Act, developing policy relating to crypto assets, establishing the Office, appointing individuals who are experts in their fields, conducting rulemakings, carrying out administrative and shared services, and acquiring information technology resources within the jurisdiction of the Commission relating to crypto assets, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Commission the following: (1) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until September 30, 2024. (2) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, to remain available until September 30, 2025. (3) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2025, to remain available until September 30, 2026. (4) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2026, to remain available until September 30, 2027. (5) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2027, to remain available until September 30, 2028. (c) Limitations With respect to amounts that are appropriated pursuant to the authorization under subsection (b), those amounts— (1) except with respect to amounts that are made available for fiscal year 2024, shall not be available until a customer protection and market integrity authority has been registered under section 9809 of title 31, United States Code, as added by section 601