Brian Quintenz, who led policy at a16z Crypto before the appointment of Miles Jennings in March 2025, was nominated by President Donald Trump to head the CFTC.

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Brian Quintenz, who spearheaded policy initiatives at a16z Crypto, is reportedly returning to public service. Trump nominated him to head the CFTC in February and has yet to be confirmed by the Senate.

The venture capital fund’s former policy lead, Brian Quintenz, will be leaving as he faces Senate confirmation to become the next U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair.