Summary
- The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture is scheduled to hold a vote on the 21st to confirm Brian Quintenz as Chair of the CFTC.
- The upcoming confirmation vote is considered a pivotal personnel decision that could influence the virtual asset regulatory environment.
- Quintenz is known for his crypto-friendly stance within the CFTC, attracting investor attention concerning future policy directions.
According to Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America, on the 18th (local time), the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture is scheduled to hold a confirmation vote for Brian Quintenz, the nominee for Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), on the 21st (local time).
This vote is a follow-up step after last month's confirmation hearing and is regarded as a major personnel decision that could impact the regulatory landscape of virtual assets (cryptocurrencies).
Quintenz is known within the CFTC for his crypto-friendly stance, drawing significant attention regarding the future direction of policy.
JH Kim
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