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Ex-CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Joins SUI Board, Boosting Blockchain Governance
06.01.2026 19:18
In a significant move for blockchain governance, Brian Quintenz, a former commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined the board of directors of the SUI Group. Quintenz, who served at the CFTC from 2017 to 2022, brings deep regulatory expertise to the Sui blockchain ecosystem. His appointment is seen as a strategic step to strengthen the project's compliance framework and engagement with global financial regulators. The SUI Group oversees the development of the Sui Layer 1 blockchain, known for its high-speed transactions and object-centric model. This high-profile addition is expected to enhance institutional confidence in the Sui network's future and its adherence to evolving regulatory standards.
Keywords: SUI, Brian Quintenz, CFTC, board of directors, Sui blockchain, regulator, compliance, cryptocurrency, Layer 1, governance