Leadership transition at a16z Crypto with Miles Jennings named head of policy

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Miles Jennings has been appointed as head of policy at a16z Crypto. He succeeds Brian Quintenz, who was nominated to head the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Founding general partner Chris Dixon made the revelation on Tuesday, pointing out Jennings’s responsibilities in forming the firm’s policy position since 2021.

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Brenda Kanana

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12:00am, Tuesday, March 18, 2025

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Cryptopolitan

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https://www.cryptopolitan.com/a16z-crypto-names-jennings-head-of-policy/

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The leadership change comes at a time when crypto regulation is experiencing a rise in focus within Washington. Regulatory initiatives on stablecoins, market structure, and other aspects of the cryptocurrency industry have been under heavy focus with concurring discussions in Congress.

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Excited to announce @milesjennings as head of policy for @a16zcrypto. Since 2021, he’s been shaping our policy views, and this role continues that work.

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The leadership change comes at a time when crypto regulation is experiencing a rise in focus within Washington. Regulatory initiatives on stablecoins, market structure, and other aspects of the cryptocurrency industry have been under heavy focus with concurring discussions in Congress.

Miles Jennings appointed head of policy at a16z Crypto

Excited to announce @milesjennings as head of policy for @a16zcrypto. Since 2021, he’s been shaping our policy views, and this role continues that work.