Trump’s CFTC Nominee Brian Quintenz Discloses $3.4M Crypto Holdings

Brian Quintenz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has revealed over $3.4 million in crypto-related assets in a recent ethics filing. His extensive ties to the industry, including leadership roles at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and board positions at Kalshi and Next Level Derivatives, have sparked debate about potential conflicts of interest.

The Senate’s upcoming confirmation vote could shape the CFTC’s regulatory approach under Trump’s pro-crypto agenda. Quintenz’s stakes in a16z’s CNK Fund III, CNK Seed 1 Fund, and CNK IV Fund directly link him to crypto market movements, while his involvement with Kalshi—a platform recently at odds with the CFTC—adds another layer of scrutiny.

Ethics measures are expected to address overlaps between his investments and the CFTC’s oversight of crypto assets and prediction markets. The outcome may signal broader shifts in U.S. crypto policy.