Winklevoss Twins Clash with Trump’s CFTC Nominee Amid Crypto Regulatory Battle

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have publicly opposed Brian Quintenz, former President Trump's nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The conflict escalated when Quintenz shared private messages from Tyler Winklevoss on social media platform X, revealing frustrations over regulatory pressures faced by their crypto exchange Gemini.

The Winklevoss brothers, who have invested heavily in pro-crypto political initiatives, seek a CFTC leader willing to relax cryptocurrency regulations. Their opposition to Quintenz—a Republican with industry support—has drawn criticism as a personal vendetta rather than a policy dispute. Duke University's Lee Reiners dismissed the feud as a 'temper tantrum' driven by desires for 'revenge' rather than constructive regulatory reform.

This confrontation highlights the twins' combative approach to business and policy, echoing their infamous legal battle with Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's origins. Their political maneuvering signals growing tensions between crypto entrepreneurs and financial regulators.