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Brian Quintenz nominated for CFTC Chairman role under Trump

Brian Quintenz nominated for CFTC Chairman role under Trump

GrafaGrafa2024/12/13 05:40
By:Isaac Francis

The Trump administration has nominated Brian Quintenz as the candidate for chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). 

Quintenz, who previously served as a CFTC Commissioner, currently leads the crypto policy division at Andreessen Horowitz. 

Sources indicate that discussions have taken place between Quintenz and the Trump team regarding his potential leadership role at the agency. 

If appointed, Quintenz aims to bridge traditional finance with digital assets, advocating for innovative financial services such as crypto derivatives. 

Recent reports suggest that the administration is considering granting the CFTC oversight of the $3 trillion U.S. crypto market, focusing on digital assets classified as commodities like Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH)

This shift could empower the CFTC with regulatory authority over spot markets and exchanges, marking a significant change in U.S. crypto policy. 

Pentoshi noted that Quintenz's selection could lead to substantial regulatory developments within the crypto sector, especially as Paul Atkins has been nominated to lead the SEC. 

The crypto industry is seeking clarity from Congress and regulators regarding jurisdictional matters between the CFTC and SEC. 

During his previous tenure, Quintenz supported the adoption of innovative financial instruments, which could influence future regulatory frameworks. 

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