Brian Quintenz, A16z Policy Lead, Top Candidate for CFTC Chair Under Trump

Dec 12, 2024, 03:00 AM

Brian Quintenz, the head of policy at Andreessen Horowitz's digital asset arm, has emerged as the leading candidate to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) under President Donald Trump's administration, according to Bloomberg News. Quintenz's potential appointment could mark a significant shift in the regulatory approach to digital assets, given his background in cryptocurrency policy. His candidacy is supported by several sources familiar with the matter, indicating a possible new direction for the CFTC in overseeing digital currencies and commodities markets.