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Crypto advocate Brian Quintenz returns to CFTC as Chairman nominee
According to Bloomberg, former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Brian Quintenz is set to lead the agency once again. His appointment aligns with the broader efforts of Donald Trump’s administration to revamp regulatory oversight of digital asset and derivatives markets.
From 2017 to 2021, Quintenz served as a Republican Commissioner at the CFTC, playing a pivotal role in overseeing the launch of the first fully regulated bitcoin and ethereum futures contracts. During his tenure, he emerged as a strong advocate for an innovative regulatory framework, championing clear rules that encourage institutional adoption of digital assets while maintaining market integrity.
His stance even earned him comparisons to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, known in industry circles as “Crypto Mom,” for her similar promotion of crypto-friendly regulations.
One of the most crypto-friendly officials
After leaving the CFTC, Quintenz joined the crypto division of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) in December 2022, where he led policy efforts to influence U.S. crypto regulation.
Fox Business News journalist Eleanor Terrett posted on her X account that there has been no official announcement from the White House, but three sources close to the matter confirmed Quintenz's appointment. She also cited a statement by CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham congratulating Quintenz on his future appointment.
“I congratulate my friend Brian Quintenz on his selection as the next CFTC Chairman. I worked with Brian on critical initiatives he successfully led during his time as CFTC Commissioner. He will do the same for cryptocurrency and innovation. I look forward to supporting Brian and his leadership at the CFTC.”
The crypto industry has long viewed the CFTC as a more favorable regulator compared to the SEC, which, under Chairman Gary Gensler, has taken a stricter enforcement-oriented approach.
If confirmed, Brian Quintenz will serve as CFTC Chairman until April 13, 2029, returning to the agency at a time when cryptocurrency regulation is a central focus of financial policymaking.
As we wrote, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is set to host a series of public roundtables to examine critical issues related to market structure, including digital assets.
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