The first post after the nomination of the new CFTC chairman mentions "ensuring that the U.S. leads the world in blockchain."

ChainCatcher news, CFTC's new chairman Brian Quintenz posted his first update on personal X after being nominated today. Brian stated: "I am honored to be nominated by President Trump to serve as the next chairman of the CFTC, having previously served as a commissioner in his last administration. The CFTC plays a key role in maintaining the globally admired strong hedging and price discovery markets. The agency is also prepared to ensure that the U.S. remains a leader in blockchain technology and innovation. I look forward to working with President Trump's outstanding financial regulatory team."

Previously, it was reported that Trump had nominated a16z crypto policy director Brian Quintenz to serve as the permanent chairman of the CFTC.