The Coalition for Prediction Markets has appointed former Commodity Futures Trading Commission commissioner Brian Quintenz as a senior adviser. The United States-based group confirmed the appointment to direct its regulatory strategy and federal policy engagement.
In his new role, Quintenz will provide strategic guidance on financial regulation, market structure, and interactions with federal policymakers. He will also support the coalition’s efforts to secure long-term CFTC authorization and increased agency funding. The coalition operates under the leadership of former Democratic congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, who serves as president and CEO.
Republican Patrick McHenry, former chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, holds a parallel senior adviser position. Member organizations include Kalshi, Crypto.com, Coinbase, Robinhood, and Underdog.
Regulatory Strategy and Market Oversight
Quintenz emphasized the sector’s development through a federal framework. He stated: "Regulated prediction markets have created a new information economy built on radical transparency, fairness, and real opportunity for people on Main Street – not just institutions on Wall Street. I’m thrilled to continue my work to ensure these markets grow here in the United States through a federal regulatory framework that keeps American markets the best in the world."
He further noted that federal oversight targets market-based activity and operates independently of state jurisdictions. "Both regimes, which regulate different business models under frameworks aimed at those businesses’ risks, can coexist. But attempts by states or casinos to interfere with, or even dictate terms for, federal markets cannot stand.
Slot machine regulation for derivatives markets won’t work."
Quintenz previously served as a Republican CFTC commissioner and global head of policy at a16z crypto, while also sitting on Kalshi’s advisory board. President Donald Trump nominated him to chair the CFTC in February 2025, though the nomination was withdrawn in September 2025.