TechFlow news — On February 13, Brian Quintenz, previously nominated by Trump for the chairmanship of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and currently head of policy at a16z crypto, posted his first statement on X following the nomination.
Quintenz said, "I am honored to be nominated by President Trump to serve as the next Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), having previously served as a Commissioner on the agency during his prior administration. The CFTC plays a vital role in maintaining strong hedging and price discovery markets that are the envy of the world. The agency is also poised to ensure America leads the world in blockchain technology and innovation. I look forward to working with President Trump’s outstanding financial regulatory team."
