Brian Quintenz Accuses Tyler Winklevoss of CFTC Influence Attempts

Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz has publicly accused Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss of attempting to influence his confirmation process as the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Quintenz alleges that Winklevoss pressured him for favorable treatment during the process, sharing screenshots of private messages online. This accusation highlights potential regulatory tensions in the cryptocurrency industry and raises concerns about the future regulatory landscape for US crypto exchanges.