Quintenz is Global Head of Policy at venture firm a16z Crypto, and a former CFTC Commissioner.
🚨BREAKING: On the White House withdrawing his nomination, @BrianQuintenz gave me this statement:
“Being nominated to chair the CFTC and going through the confirmation process was the honor of my life. I am grateful to the President for that opportunity and to the Senate…
— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) September 30, 2025
A huge setback for crypto policy.
Not only because Brian would've made a superb CFTC chair, but also because of eight months wasted without a fully staffed and operational CFTC.
Prediction markets, perps, and other priorities should move forward without delay. New nominee now! https://t.co/V8MAJXPBoP
— Jake Chervinsky (@jchervinsky) September 30, 2025
Thank you @BrianQuintenz for your willingness to serve as the President’s nominee for the @CFTC. Brian would have been an exceptionally strong and principled leader for the CFTC, our industry, and our country—marked by integrity, conviction, deep expertise, and a clear… https://t.co/lBFFiC9PjE
— Ji Kim (@_jikim) October 1, 2025
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