FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 12, 2025
Contact: Evan Keller
Email: ekeller@nvca.org
WASHINGTON, DC – National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) President and CEO Bobby Franklin issued the following statement in response to President Trump nominating Brian Quintenz to be the next Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC):
“Brian Quintenz’s extensive government and venture experience will provide valuable perspective as he helms a top regulatory body for the crypto market. We sit at a pivotal moment for emerging blockchain technologies – entrepreneurs and VCs alike are hungry for a reliable framework that lays out clear rules of the road,” said NVCA President and CEO Bobby Franklin. “The Administration and Congress’s commitment to revolutionize the financial landscape will further maintain America’s global leadership in this industry. We look forward to working with Quintenz and members of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets as the U.S. embarks on a new chapter for blockchain and crypto innovation.”
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