Insiders: a16z's crypto policy head may become CFTC chairman, recently completed the interview for the position

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg citing informed sources, venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) crypto policy chief Brian Quintenz has become the leading candidate for the position of chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Quintenz recently completed the interview for the position; he previously served as a Republican commissioner at the CFTC and is currently responsible for policy matters in a16z's crypto division. If appointed, this could signify a significant shift in the CFTC's regulatory policy towards cryptocurrencies. Both Quintenz and a16z spokesperson declined to comment on this matter.