Brian Quintenz

a16z crypto's Head of Policy Brian Quintenz shares his thoughts on the role of Congress in the establishment of a crypto regulatory framework in the U.S.

By CoinDesk Staff

Apr 28, 2023 at 4:44 p.m. UTC

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A16z Crypto's Brian Quintenz: 'Decentralization Is the Goal'

a16z crypto's Head of Policy Brian Quintenz joins CoinDesk live at Consensus 2023 to weigh in on the state of digital asset regulation and decentralization.

By CoinDesk Staff

Apr 28, 2023 at 4:41 p.m. UTC

Apr 28, 2023

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Panelists at FIA Boca 2023 (left to right): Coinbase Senior Institutional Strategist John D'Agostino, Coinbase Associate General Council Julia Huechel, a16z Head of Policy Brian Quintenz, CoinFund President Chris Perkins (Tracy Wang/CoinDesk)

SEC Is 'Completely Out Of Control,' Says a16z Crypto's Head of Policy

At the annual Futures Industry Association conference in Boca Raton, representatives from crypto companies argued the lack of regulatory clarity would stifle US innovation.

By Tracy Wang

Mar 14, 2023 at 6:26 p.m. UTC

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Brian Quintenz, a former commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is a16z's new head of policy. (CFTC, modified by CoinDesk)

A16z Elevates Former US CFTC Commissioner Quintenz to Policy Chief

Brian Quintenz, who served at the agency that’s expected to oversee crypto trading, has dabbled in industry advisory roles since leaving the CFTC last year.

By Jesse Hamilton

Dec 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. UTC

Dec 6, 2022

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Fmr CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz on Crypto Markets Outlook Amid Rising Inflation

On the heels of President Biden’s meeting with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell former CFTC Commissioner and current a 16 z advisor Brian Quintenz discusses the need for the Fed to take an aggressive approach to tackling soaring inflation and the potential outcomes for the crypto industry Plus his bear market strategy and thoughts on [...]

By CoinDesk Staff

May 31, 2022 at 7:54 p.m. UTC

May 31, 2022

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Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz on Brewing Turf War in Crypto Regulation: 'Congress Needs to Be More Engaged'

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Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz on Brewing Turf War in Crypto Regulation: ‘Congress Needs to Be More Engaged’

Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz shares insights into the biggest crypto regulatory challenges in the U.S. “There’s been a turf battle among newly appointed heads of regulatory agencies,” he said. “I’d like to see a more coordinated approach … [and] I would like to see Congress more engaged.”

By CoinDesk Staff

Nov 18, 2021 at 3:49 p.m. UTC

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Why Former US Regulators Are Moving Into Crypto

The pattern continues as former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Brian Quintenz joins Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

By Nathaniel Whittemore

Sep 10, 2021 at 7:02 p.m. UTC

Sep 10, 2021

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‘Wrong’ to Regulate Crypto Through Enforcement: Ex-CFTC Official Quintenz

Brian Quintenz joined CoinDesk TV to discuss the current regulatory environment.

By Daniel Kuhn

Sep 10, 2021 at 5:02 p.m. UTC

Sep 10, 2021

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Former Crypto-Friendly Regulator Quintenz Joins VC Firm A16z

Brian Quintenz stepped down from the CFTC at the end of August.

By Nikhilesh De

Sep 10, 2021 at 3:47 p.m. UTC

Sep 10, 2021

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Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Joins A16z, Shares Outlook on Crypto Regulations

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Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Joins A16z, Shares Outlook on Crypto Regulations

As federal regulations around cryptocurrencies come into focus, Brian Quintenz, who stepped down from the CFTC at the end of August, shares his take on the evolving U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. He explains the relationship between the SEC and CFTC, outlook for stablecoin regulation and reactions to SEC cracking down on Coinbase.

By CoinDesk Staff

Sep 10, 2021 at 3:32 p.m. UTC

Sep 10, 2021

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