Winklevoss Twins Sound Alarm Over CFTC Nominee Brian Quintenz’s Kalshi Ties

Winklevoss Twins Sound Alarm Over CFTC Nominee Brian Quintenz’s Kalshi Ties

Gemini’s Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss are at the center of the latest controversy in the crypto world, concerning the nomination of Brian Quintenz for chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The two billionaire Gemini co-founders pressed President Donald Trump to rethink Quintenz’s nomination, sources told Politico. The Senate Agriculture Committee then canceled a vote to advance Quintenz at the White House’s request. The …

Trump’s CFTC Pick Faces Strong Objection from Winklevoss

Tyler Winklevoss told Trump that Brian Quintenz’s policy does not match his crypto mission. Leaked emails show Quintenz’s aide wanted early access to CFTC data during the transition. Industry fears Quintenz could slow innovation and bring stricter rules that aid old finance. Tyler Winklevoss has urged President Donald Trump to reconsider his CFTC nominee, Brian Quintenz, amid growing fears of institutional bias. The billionaire crypto entreprene…