From Regulator to Crypto Boardroom: A Familiar Path
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Quintenz’s appointment continues a trend of senior US regulators moving into crypto-focused private sector roles. After leaving the CFTC, he joined the board of prediction market platform Kalshi and later advised crypto exchange Crypto.com, signaling growing institutional comfort with digital asset markets.
He is not alone. Former acting CFTC chair Caroline Pham joined payments firm MoonPay in 2025, underscoring how regulatory expertise is increasingly valued by crypto firms navigating complex compliance landscapes.
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regulator → crypto board member pipeline is basically its own industry now