Brian Quintenzhead of policy at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and former commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is reportedly on President-elect Donald Trump’s list of candidates to lead the agency.
Quintenz stands out for his experience in both the public and private sectors. As commissioner of the CFTC from 2017 to 2021, he played a key role in helping agency adopt digital assets.
He oversaw the introduction of the first regulated Bitcoin
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he too pushed for more discussions on decentralized finance (DeFi)that focuses on innovation without sacrificing market integrity.
After leaving the CFTC, Quintenz joined a16z, where he has been express the need for clear and practical crypto regulations. He has criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for what he sees as its strict approach to the industry.
According to Bloomberg, the a final decision is expected soonas interviews for the position conclude. Other potential candidates include current CFTC commissioners Summer Mersinger and Caroline Pham, along with legal experts Joshua Sterling and Neal Kumar.
If elected to chair the CFTC, Quintenz could help resolve the ongoing debate over who should regulate cryptocurrencies: the CFTC or the SEC. His appointment could also signal a shift towards a more innovation-friendly regulatory environment.
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