Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Joins SUI Group Board to Drive Treasury Strategy

Why is a regulatory heavyweight betting on SUI? Brian Quintenz, former commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined the board of Nasdaq-listed SUI Group. This move signals a major shift as institutional-grade infrastructure meets aggressive digital asset treasury strategies.

Brian Quintenz SUI Group Board Appointment: Strengthening Regulatory Credibility

SUI Group (SUIG) announced on Tuesday the appointment of Brian Quintenz as an independent director and member of the audit committee. Quintenz, who previously served as the global head of policy at a16z crypto, brings deep regulatory and capital markets expertise to the firm. His arrival follows the transition of CFO Joseph A. Geraci II to a board observer role, leaving the board with five members, three of whom are independent under Nasdaq standards.

SUI Token Rallies While SUIG Shares Dip

The market reaction was mixed following the news. The SUI token continued its 2026 rally, surging 14% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, SUIG shares traded lower by 2.2% on Tuesday. The company is doubling down on a treasury strategy centered on the SUI token, aiming to build an institutional-grade platform while maintaining its specialty finance operations.