Donald Trump nominates Brian Quintenz as CFTC Chairman. Learn about his background and potential impact on digital currency regulation.
Brian Quintenz, former commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has been selected by Donald Trump to lead this agency. If confirmed, Quintenz, a supporter of digital currencies, will serve in this position until April 13, 2029. Quintenz, who previously served as a Republican commissioner of the CFTC from 2017 to 2021, played a significant role in overseeing the launch of the first Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts. He advocated for innovative regulatory frameworks and after leaving the CFTC, became the head of the digital currency division at Andreessen Horowitz. Quintenz’s appointment could signify a change in how the $400 trillion derivatives market, including digital currency-related products, is regulated.
