Key Points:

• Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, voices major concerns regarding President Donald Trump’s nominee for chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Brian Quintenz.
• Winklevoss emphasized several issues he has with Quintenz’s views during a discussion with CoinDesk.
• Currently, Quintenz’s confirmation process is stalled, leaving uncertainty around its progression.

Insights from Winklevoss

Tyler Winklevoss expressed that many in the cryptocurrency sector share significant doubts about Quintenz’s alignment with the president’s goals:

“Mr. Quintenz is not aligned with the president’s stated agenda and objectives.”

Gemini co-founders at the White House

Quintenz’s nomination has drawn attention due to his controversial stance on issues critical to the industry, including developer rights and ethical considerations regarding regulatory policies.