Trump Appoints Brian Quintenz to Lead CFTC Amidst Crypto Ties

Brian Quintenz, nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has disclosed over $3.4 million in cryptocurrency-related assets. He plans to divest from these holdings within 90 days of Senate confirmation. This appointment coincides with a period of major change at the CFTC as three commissioners are exiting their roles.