Crypto Advocate Tapped by Trump for CFTC Chair, Receives Industry Endorsements
Brian Quintenz has been nominated by President Trump to serve as the next chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Quintenz, a former CFTC Commissioner and Head of Policy at Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division, is known for his pro-crypto stance. He played a key role in the introduction of regulated bitcoin. And ether futures contracts and led discussions on crypto policies.
The nomination has received praise from financial and crypto leaders. Including Attorney Jeremy Hogan. Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo, and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who highlighted the importance of the CFTC in shaping U.S. capital markets and advancing blockchain innovation.
Clever Robot News Desk 13th February 2025
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