CFTC Chair Nominee Releases Private Texts from Winklevoss Twins, Raising Concerns About IPO Influence

Brian Quintenz, the Trump-nominated CFTC chair nominee, has disclosed private text messages exchanged with Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, co-founders of Gemini. These texts suggest the twins sought assurances about potential CFTC enforcement actions against their crypto exchange before their pending IPO. “, citing a legal battle that began after allegations from Gemini’s own lawyers regarding misconduct during the regulatory approval process for Bitcoin futures products.