Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commissioner Brian Quintenz is expected to be nominated by Donald Trump to lead the federal commodities regulator, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Quintenz, who previously served at the CFTC from 2017 to 2021, was known for his efforts to modernize the agency’s approach to financial technology, Bloomberg reported.
He spearheaded the creation of the Technology Advisory Committee and advocated for industry-led oversight in the crypto sector.
Since leaving his regulatory post, Quintenz has played a key role in shaping crypto policy as head of policy at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).
During his time at a16z, he supported initiatives to advance pro-crypto regulations in Washington.
The firm was among the leading backers of Fairshake, a crypto-focused political action committee (PAC) that spent nearly …
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