CFTC pressured to probe nominee Brian Quintenz over ties to Kalshi
US Representative Dina Titus asked the CFTC to investigate Brian Quintenz, US President Donald Trump’s pick to run the agency, over his ties to Kalshi.
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US Representative Dina Titus asked the CFTC to investigate Brian Quintenz, US President Donald Trump’s pick to run the agency, over his ties to Kalshi.
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