As Donald Trump lays the groundwork for a potential return to the White House, his plans for reshaping key financial regulatory agencies are beginning to take shape. 

One of his latest moves signals a strategic shift in the oversight of US financial markets—reportedly tapping Brian Quintenz, a longtime advocate for crypto-friendly policies, to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Brian Quintenz is expected to be nominated by former President Donald Trump to lead the US derivatives regulator if he returns to the White House. 

A document reviewed by Bloomberg indicates that the White House has sent the nomination plan to Capitol Hill.

Quintenz, who currently serves as the head of policy at Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z crypto division, was previously a Republican commissioner at the CFTC during Trump’s first term. The CFTC, responsible for overseeing the US swaps market valued at approximately $400 trillion, has played an increasingly significant role in digital asset regulation.

Throughout his career, Quintenz has been an advocate for regulatory frameworks that support innovation in the digital asset space. If confirmed, he is expected to push for reforms that could bolster the CFTC’s influence in overseeing cryptocurrency markets, potentially positioning it as the primary regulator for the sector.

In addition to Quintenz’s expected nomination, the same document reportedly states that Jonathan Gould is being considered for the role of Comptroller of the Currency, while Jonathan McKernan is set to be nominated as the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

The White House has not yet issued an official comment regarding the reported nominations.

Earlier this year, Trump appointed Caroline Pham, a junior Republican CFTC commissioner, as acting chair. Additionally, Rodney Hood, former head of the National Credit Union Administration, was named acting Comptroller of the Currency.

The leadership of the CFPB has faced growing uncertainty in recent days, with acting Director Russell Vought—who also heads the White House Office of Management and Budget—ordering a pause on several agency operations.