As reported by Bloomberg, Quintenz, who previously served as a CFTC commissioner, could significantly alter the regulatory landscape for digital assets.
The cryptocurrency industry has long advocated for the CFTC to become its primary regulatory body — viewing the agency as more amenable to emerging technologies.
The House passed legislation in May that would establish the CFTC as the primary crypto regulator — though the bill remains pending in the Senate. In September, it was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
This potential leadership change comes amid broader regulatory shifts. Paul Atkins — a pro-crypto libertarian — was recently nominated to replace Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, with cryptocurrency industry leaders expressing optimism about a more balanced regulatory approach.
Quintenz’s potential leadership could be seen as a potential pivot toward more collaborative and innovation-friendly oversight of digital asset markets.
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