Brian Quintenz, nominated to be the next Chairman of the CFTC, disclosed $3.4 million in assets and has deep ties with the crypto industry and prediction markets.
Quintenz currently serves as the Global Head of Crypto Policy at a16z and holds positions in various companies like Kalshi and Next Level Derivatives.
His connections to the crypto and prediction markets have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest given his regulatory role at the CFTC.
Quintenz has addressed these concerns by agreeing to avoid conflicts of interest and resign from relevant positions within 90 days of confirmation as the CFTC Chair.