Trump's CFTC Pick Says U.S. Can Boost Crypto Innovation and Shield Consumers

Trump's CFTC Pick Says U.S. Can Boost Crypto Innovation and Shield Consumers

President Donald Trump's pick to be chairman of the U.S. commodities watchdog, Brian Quintenz, fielded crypto questions more than any other topic at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, and he assured the lawmakers that the agency can walk a middle ground between unhampered innovation and robust consumer safeguards.Even as Quintenz awaits the Senate Agriculture Committee's vote on whether to advance his nomination as chairman of the Commo…

Puzder gets a softer treatment in second Senate confirmation process

President Donald Trump’s pick to be ambassador to the EU got a much friendlier reception on Capitol Hill on Tuesday than during his failed bid for a Cabinet post in the first Trump administration. Back in 2017, former fast food executive Andrew Puzder withdrew from consideration to be Labor secretary after a series of damaging stories, including his admission he hired an undocumented immigrant as a housekeeper and did not pay taxes on her work a…

Trump's CFTC pick calls for comprehensive crypto rules in nomination hearing: CNBC Crypto World

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, major cryptocurrencies climb as investors wait for more insight on trade discussions between the U.S. and China. Plus, Brian Quintenz, President Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, prepares to testify before the Senate. And, Matt Hougan, Bitwise Asset Management CIO, discusses the launch of the asset manager's new GameStop-focused covered call ETF.

CFTC nominee Quintenz seeks to leverage crypto expertise

Brian Quintenz, who served as CFTC commissioner from 2017 to 2021, is Andreessen Horowitz’s head of crypto policy initiatives.

Trump nominee to lead US commodities regulator to face Senate scrutiny

By Chris Prentice and Hannah Lang

Prediction Markets Safe After Brian Quintenz's Confirmation Hearing

Prediction Markets Safe After Brian Quintenz's Confirmation Hearing Michel Anderson Thu, 06/12/2025 - 12:49 Brian Quintenz, Donald Trump's nominee for chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), finally had his confirmation hearing with the Senate yesterday. And it seems like the Kalshi board member will not stop prediction markets from listing their sports event contracts.   Image Key Highlights + Quintenz On Sports…