Brian Quintenz
Brian Quintenz: From CFTC Commissioner to A16z Advisor to CFTC Chair
Brian Quintenz's career — CFTC commissioner, a16z policy advisor, nominated CFTC Chair — encapsulates the revolving door dynamics of US crypto regulation and represents the most crypto-friendly CFTC leadership in the agency's history.
CFTC and Digital Commodities: How the Futures Regulator Became a Crypto Arbiter
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has expanded its digital asset jurisdiction through enforcement, legislation, and rulemaking — becoming a central player in US crypto regulation alongside the SEC.