Brian Quintenz’s CFTC Nomination in Limbo Over Kalshi Board Ties

The White House paused the process to advance Brian Quintenz’s nomination as Chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In early February, President Trump tapped Quintenz, the head of policy at venture capital firm a16z, to head the CFTC. Conflict Concerns Emerge Over Kalshi Ties During CFTC Transition Reports cite growing concerns over potential conflicts of interest tied to Brian Quintenz’s current role on the prediction market platform Kalshi’s board. Brian Quintenz on the Kalshi Board source: https://beincrypto.com/white-house-delays-cftc-chair-vote/