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SUI Group Taps Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz for Board and Audit Committee

The appointment adds regulatory heft to a Nasdaq-listed company pursuing a SUI token-led treasury strategy.

Overview

  • The move follows CFO Joseph A. Geraci II shifting from director to board observer, leaving five directors with three independent under Nasdaq standards.
  • SUI Group says Quintenz’s policy background will support its plan to build an institutional-grade digital asset treasury platform centered on the SUI token.
  • Quintenz brings experience as a former CFTC commissioner, a16z crypto’s global head of policy, and a current board member at Kalshi.
  • The company maintains a formal relationship with the Sui Foundation and continues its specialty finance operations alongside digital asset services.
  • On the announcement day, SUIG shares fell about 2.2% while the SUI token rose roughly 14% over 24 hours, indicating a mixed market response.