CFTC Nominee Brian Quintenz Seeks Crypto Industry Support Amid Senate Delay
Brian Quintenz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has turned to cryptocurrency executives for backing as his Senate confirmation stalls. The vote on his appointment was abruptly delayed in late July following a White House request, with no progress expected until September at the earliest.
Industry trade groups including the Chamber of Digital Commerce and Blockchain Association are preparing a letter urging the WHITE House to advance Quintenz's nomination. The outreach underscores growing ties between regulators and digital asset firms as policymakers grapple with crypto's expanding role in global finance.