Brian Quintenz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, outlined his crypto priorities ahead of Tuesday’s Senate hearing.
In a written statement, Quintenz promised clear guidelines on digital asset classification and market oversight.
He stressed the urgent need for a comprehensive crypto framework. “Clear definitions and jurisdiction are essential for responsible growth,” he wrote. He pledged to use his regulatory and industry experience to deliver clarity—especially if new legislation expands the CFTC’s role.
Industry Experience to Guide U.S. Crypto Strategy
Quintenz previously led global policy at a16z crypto, a top venture firm in blockchain. He plans to apply those insights at the CFTC. His international meetings with regulators shaped his understanding of what global peers are doing right—and wrong.
“I’ve met officials worldwide and studied what succeeds or fails,” Quintenz noted. He committed to bringing those global lessons to both the CFTC and Congress.
Blockchain’s Broad Potential Beyond Finance
The nominee described blockchain as a transformative “horizontal technology.” He argued it stretches far beyond just financial services. In his view, U.S. policy should reflect blockchain’s cross-sector impact—and ensure American leadership in shaping it.
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