CFTC Chair Nominee Brian Quintenz Discloses Cryptocurrency Investments

According to Odaily, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair, Brian Quintenz, has revealed his personal assets and cryptocurrency-related investments. Documents released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics indicate that Quintenz holds assets worth at least $3.4 million and has roles in several cryptocurrency and market prediction companies. Quintenz is currently the Global Head of Crypto Policy at venture capital firm a16z, where he also holds interests in three of the company's investment funds. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors for the prediction market platform Kalshi, owning shares and unexercised options in the company. Quintenz has stated that if confirmed by the Senate, he will resign from all positions and divest related assets within 90 days to prevent any conflicts of interest.