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Trump appoints crypto advocates to key financial regulatory positions
President-elect Donald Trump is building a crypto-friendly administration with key appointments, including Republican French Hill as chair of the House Financial Services Committee and Brian Quintenz as a leading candidate for CFTC chair. Hill, a moderate from Arkansas, will advance crypto-friendly legislation, while Quintenz, a former CFTC commissioner, aims to bridge digital assets and traditional finance. These moves signal a significant shift in the administration's approach to the digital economy, with other pro-crypto nominees also announced.
crypto executive brian quintenz emerges as top candidate for cftc chair
Brian Quintenz, a former CFTC commissioner and current policy lead at a16z Crypto, is a leading candidate to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under President-elect Donald Trump. His appointment could signal a shift in crypto regulation, as he advocates for clearer guidelines for digital assets and prediction markets. The CFTC is viewed as the preferred regulator for the crypto industry, which seeks clarity on compliance with existing financial regulations.
Trump considers Brian Quintenz for CFTC chair amid crypto policy shifts
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Brian Quintenz, a former CFTC commissioner and current policy lead for Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division, for the CFTC chair position. Quintenz, known for his pro-innovation stance, previously oversaw the launch of regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and has advocated for tailored regulations for the crypto industry. Other candidates include current CFTC Commissioners Summer Mersinger and Caroline Pham, as well as legal experts Joshua Sterling and Neal Kumar. If selected, Quintenz would navigate significant policy shifts amid ongoing jurisdictional tensions with the SEC.
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