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Brian Quintenz Joins SUI Group After CFTC Nomination Falls Short

The SUI DATco is the only one with an official Sui Foundation relationship.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 1 min read

Brian Quintenz, the now former Global Head of Policy for a16z crypto, has assumed a board position at SUI Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: SUIG), his latest private market position following a failed bid for CFTC chair.

What's the Scoop?

  • Squashed Nomination: Brian Quintenz was reportedly withdrawn from consideration for CFTC chair in September after stiff opposition from the Winklevoss twins, major Trump campaign donors.
  • a16z Departure: Although Quintenz's LinkedIn account continued to list him as the Global Head of Policy for a16z crypto at the time of publication, SUI Group's press release indicates he no longer works with a16z.
  • SUI Strategy: SUI Group is the only publicly traded company with an official Sui Foundation relationship. The company's most recent Q3 2025 financial statements show SUI Group as holding nearly 108M SUI.
  • Recent Moves: Last month, Quintenz joined stablecoin payments processor Ubyx as an advisor. He continues to serve on the board of crypto prediction market Kalshi, a position Quintenz has held since November 2021.

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