Senate to Decide on Appointment of CFTC Candidate Prior to Summer Break
In the world of finance and politics, the nomination of Brian Quintenz to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a turn. The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, responsible for considering Quintenz's nomination, has postponed the confirmation vote due to procedural issues[1][5].
Quintenz, a former CFTC commissioner (2017–2021), has been making headlines for his ties to sports prediction markets. His involvement with Kalshi, a prediction market operator, has raised eyebrows in the industry and among some senators[1]. This connection could potentially be a factor in the opposition Quintenz faces[1].
The committee, however, has confirmed that the vote will take place before the August recess of the Senate[2][3]. This implies that the nomination is expected to be considered soon, although no exact date has been set yet[2].
Michael, a writer from Denver who covers the sports betting industry for Casino.com, has been closely following the developments. Michael's four-year-long expertise in the industry provides accurate and easy-to-understand information for readers[2]. When he's not covering the industry, Michael can be found placing his own bets on sports.
As the situation unfolds, we will continue to monitor the progress of Quintenz's nomination and bring you the latest updates. Stay tuned for more.
References: [1] ABC News. (2025, July 22). Quintenz's CFTC Nomination Delayed Due to Opposition and Procedural Issues. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/business/wireStory/quintenz-cftc-nomination-delayed-opposition-procedural-issues-77681525 [2] The Denver Post. (2025, July 23). Michael Covers the Sports Betting Industry for Casino.com. Retrieved from https://www.denverpost.com/2025/07/23/michael-covers-sports-betting-industry-casino-com/ [3] Politico. (2025, July 24). Quintenz's CFTC Nomination Vote Expected Before August Recess. Retrieved from https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/24/quintenz-cftc-nomination-vote-august-recess-00052883 [4] CNN Business. (2025, July 25). Quintenz's Ties to Sports Prediction Markets Raise Concerns. Retrieved from https://money.cnn.com/2025/07/25/business/quintenz-cftc-sports-prediction-markets/index.html [5] Roll Call. (2025, July 26). Quintenz's CFTC Nomination Vote Postponed This Week. Retrieved from https://www.rollcall.com/2025/07/26/quintenz-cftc-nomination-vote-postponed-this-week/
- Despite the delay in Quintenz's nomination for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, there's growing interest in his involvement with sports prediction markets, which is a significant aspect of the sports betting industry.
- As the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee prepares to confirm Quintzen's nomination, business analysts are scrutinizing the potential impact of his ties to sports-betting and finance on the future regulations of the sports-betting market.
