Trump Reportedly Picks Brian Quintenz as CFTC Chairman Major Move for Crypto

According to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen Brian Quintenz as the new chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Quintenz, who previously served as a CFTC commissioner, is currently the head of policy at a16z’s crypto division. While the White House has not yet made an official announcement, sources within the CFTC have confirmed the decision. The acting CFTC chair congratulated Quintenz, highlighting his past contributions and expressing confidence in his leadership for crypto and innovation. If officially appointed, Quintenz’s experience in both regulation and crypto policy could significantly shape the future of digital asset oversight in the U.S.