Trump selects Brian Quintenz to head CFTC

Trump’s CFTC pick Brian Quintenz gets crypto’s foot in the revolving door
US President Donald Trump is nominating Brian Quintenz, currently the global head of policy at a16z, to head up the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), suggesting the blockchain industry is well-positioned to get its way in Washington.
Trump selects Brian Quintenz to head CFTC as agency's oversight over crypto may grow
President Donald Trump is reportedly selecting Brian Quintenz from Andreessen Horowitz's crypto venture firm to helm the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the commodities regulator expected to take on greater oversight of the crypto industry under his administration,
A16z's crypto policy head Brian Quintenz tapped by President Trump for CFTC chair: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin whipsaws after higher-than-expected inflation data for January. Plus, Trump taps Andreessen Horowitz crypto policy head Brian Quintenz to lead the CFTC.
Trump Taps a16z’s Brian Quintenz to Lead CFTC Amid Plans to Reshape Crypto Oversight
Brian Quintenz to lead the CFTC under Trump, a pivotal shift in crypto regulation, with stablecoin and digital asset oversight on the agenda.
Trump Picks Brian Quintenz to Be CFTC Chairman
Chris Dixon, a managing partner at a16z crypto, said in an X post that Quintenz would “make a fantastic CFTC Chair and will serve the American people honorably.” Quintenz ofte
Trump Plans to Pick Quintenz as Derivatives Regulator Head
President Donald Trump plans to pick Brian Quintenz, the head of policy at Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z crypto arm, to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, according to a document sent by the White House to Capitol Hill that was reviewed by Bloomberg News.
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Trump policies and crypto regulation brings back interagency co-operation to America
The Trump administration's pro-crypto stance has led to unprecedented interagency cooperation on digital asset regulations.
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CFTC alum, crypto lobbyist tapped to lead agency
Brian Quintenz was previously appointed to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission by two presidents. In the private sector, ...
CFTC announces crypto industry forum for digital asset pilot program
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced a forum for crypto industry CEOs to provide input on an ...
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SEC to wrap up Biden-era crypto cases, seeks extension in Coinbase fight
The SEC is closing the book on its Biden-era crypto enforcement crusade. On Friday, the agency told a Manhattan appeals court ...
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DraftKings Open to Futures Contracts and Crypto, CEO Says
DraftKings would consider offering futures contracts on sports outcomes-gambling-adjacent markets that have gained popularity ...
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SEC, CFTC Discuss Reviving Joint Advisory Committee for Crypto Regulation
The ongoing discussions align with broader regulatory shifts. President Trump has put forward Brian Quintenz as his nominee for the position of chairman of the CFTC. Quintenz, who previously served as ...
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CFTC and the U.S. SEC seek to re-establish a joint crypto regulation advisory committee
The CFTC and the U.S. SEC are planning to reopen discussions on how to effectively impose crypto regulation. One of the key ...
CFTC announces crypto fraud action after enforcement priorities shift
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced a consent order charging a New York resident with fraud in one ...