Informed sources: Nominations blocked, White House considering more CFTC chairperson candidates

The White House is considering other candidates as the confirmation process for Brian Quintenz to head the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has stalled, according to people familiar with the matter. Discussions over the CFTC's chairpersonship have intensified in recent weeks. Possible contenders include government officials focused on cryptocurrency policy, according to people familiar with the matter. The CFTC oversees trillions of dollars in swap transactions, and with legislation under consideration in Congress, the agency could gain more influence in the digital asset space. The agency was originally a bipartisan committee of five people. After a series of people resigned, the agency was left with only acting chair Caroline Pham. At present, the Trump administration has not announced the replacement of Quintenz.