The Blockchain Association has expressed support for the nomination of Brian Quintenz to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The Senate Agriculture Committee is set to consider his nomination. Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association, emphasized Quintenz's qualifications, stating, “We look forward to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s business meeting today to consider Brian Quintenz’s nomination to serve as Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Brian’s deep expertise and forward-looking perspective—especially on emerging technologies like cryptocurrency and decentralized finance—make him uniquely qualified to lead the CFTC at this pivotal moment. We encourage the Committee to advance his nomination swiftly and look forward to his confirmation by the Senate.”
Quintenz's background in emerging technologies such as cryptocurrency and decentralized finance is seen as a strong asset for leading the CFTC during a crucial time.
