Brian Quintenz Takes Board Role at SUI Group Holdings

Brian Quintenz, a former Commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has been appointed to the board of directors for SUI Group Holdings (SUIG). According to the announcement, the appointment is effective January 5.

Brian Quintenz to Guide Institutional Treasury Strategy

No doubt, Quintenz will bring valuable regulatory, financial, and policy expertise to SUI Group Holdings. With his appointment, the SUI Group board now has five members, creating a balanced structure that meets Nasdaq’s corporate standards.

Notably, the board has confirmed that three of the five directors qualify as independent under Nasdaq rules. Quintenz will serve as an independent director and will also join the audit committee. This highlights the board’s trust in his experience with compliance and financial oversight.

Additionally, Quintenz will guide SUI Group’s treasury strategy. Quintenz’s understanding of market structure and regulations will enable SUI Group to make smart and responsible treasury decisions

Before joining SUI Group Holdings, Quintenz became well-known for his work at the CFTC. He helped shape U.S. policies on derivatives markets, digital assets, and financial innovation. His experience in regulation will be valuable as SUI Group navigates complex capital markets and changing institutional needs.

White House Pulls Brian’s Nomination to Lead CFTC

In October 2025, Brian announced that the Trump White House had withdrawn his nomination to chair the agency. Quintenz, who previously led crypto policy at venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), acknowledged the decision in a statement.

The White House did not explain why Quintenz’s nomination was withdrawn. However, reports revealed political hurdles in Congress and alleged pushback from Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss.

Recall that he publicly accused the twins of lobbying against his nomination. On X, Brain shared private text exchanges in which the Winklevosses pressed him to address Gemini’s regulatory challenges and push for what they called “cultural reform” at the CFTC. Quintenz claimed that after refusing to make such promises, the brothers reached out directly to President Trump to delay his confirmation.

Quintenz’s Track Record in Crypto Regulation

Quintenz is no stranger to the CFTC. He previously served as a commissioner under the first Trump administration from 2016 to 2020. During his service, he strongly supported the integration of digital asset derivatives and cryptocurrency products into the federal regulatory framework.

His stance on crypto-friendly policies has remained unwavering. As reported by TheCoinRise, he openly criticised SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s approach to Ethereum’s legal classification. He accused the agency of regulatory inconsistency. He also pointed out that the SEC had previously classified Ethereum as a non-security when it approved Ether futures ETFs in October 2023.