Brian Quintenz Tapped for CFTC Return With Deep Crypto Ties

Brian Quintenz is back in the spotlight. The former CFTC commissioner, now Trump’s pick to lead the agency again, has one thing that sets him apart from other candidates, a crypto-heavy resume. And that’s raising a few eyebrows in Washington. Supporters say Brian Quintenz understands blockchain tech and could help modernize the CFTC’s approach to.. The post Brian Quintenz Tapped for CFTC Return With Deep Crypto Ties appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Jun 11, 2025 - 10:00
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Brian Quintenz Tapped for CFTC Return With Deep Crypto Ties

Brian Quintenz is back in the spotlight. The former CFTC commissioner, now Trump’s pick to lead the agency again, has one thing that sets him apart from other candidates, a crypto-heavy resume. And that’s raising a few eyebrows in Washington. Supporters say Brian Quintenz understands blockchain tech and could help modernize the CFTC’s approach to digital assets.

From Regulator to Crypto Insider (and Possibly Back Again)

After leaving the CFTC in 2021, Quintenz didn’t just retire quietly. He jumped headfirst into crypto, joining Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division (a16z) as its global head of policy. Not exactly a subtle move. Now, he’s been tapped to return to the CFTC, the very agency he once helped lead.

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