Brian Quintenz, in a May 21, 2025 letter to the CFTC Ethics Official, pledged to divest from all positions that could potentially pose conflicts of interest as CFTC Chair within 90 days of confirmation

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In a letter dated May 21 addressed to CFTC Ethics Official John Einstman, Quintenz pledged to divest from all relevant financial interests within 90 days of confirmation.
Quintenz previously stated he would recuse himself from matters and divest positions that would potentially cause conflicts of interest if he is confirmed as chair.
However, he has promised to divest all KalshiEx shares if he joins the agency.
He has pledged to divest all KalshiEx stock if he returns to the CFTC, according to those disclosures.

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