Andreessen Crypto Policy Lead Quintenz in Running for CFTC Chair

Brian Quintenz has emerged as a top contender to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on what could be a dramatic shift in crypto regulation under President-elect Donald Trump.

Quintenz, a former Republican CFTC commissioner, has been interviewed for the position, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked to speak on background about private discussions.

He currently leads policy at a16z Crypto, the digital asset arm of venture capital heavyweight Andreessen Horowitz. Quintenz as well as a spokesman for a16z declined to comment. A spokesperson for the Trump transition didn’t respond to a request for comment on ...