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Brian Brooks
OCC Chief Hints at Coming 'Good' Actions on Crypto by End of Trump's Term
Brooks hinted at a flurry of crypto clarity actions in the next 6 weeks that could drive more institutions into the asset class.

A Crypto Ally as Top US Bank Regulator?
President Trump has nominated former Coinbase counsel Brian Brooks to a full five-year term as Comptroller of the Currency, but will he be confirmed in time?

Crypto-Friendly Brooks Gets Nod to Serve 5-Year Term Leading Bank Regulator
Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks to a full term leading the bank regulator.

US Representatives Rip OCC, Brooks for 'Excessive Focus' on Crypto
Congressional Democrats blasted the OCC and Acting Comptroller Brooks for spending time on crypto during a pandemic.

US Banks May Seek to Partner With or Buy Crypto Custodians, OCC's Brooks Says
The OCC's July ruling that allowed banks to provide custody spurred the newfound interest, Brooks said.

Banks in US Can Now Offer Crypto Custody Services, Regulator Says
U.S. regulators have cleared the way for national banks to provide cryptocurrency custody services on behalf of customers.

Coinbase's Ex-Lead Lawyer Sold $4.6M in Stock to Head US Banking Watchdog
Brian Brooks left Coinbase to lead the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency last month.

'Inherently Borderless': Acting OCC Chief Talks Crypto, State Licenses and DeFi
“My job here is not to protect incumbents,” says acting Comptroller of the Currency (and Coinbase veteran) Brian Brooks of his fintech-forward agenda.

US Bank Regulator OCC Asks for Public Input on Cryptocurrency Use in Financial Sector
A federal banking regulator is seeking public input on how cryptocurrencies interact with the national banking system and financial institutions.

A Former Coinbase Lawyer Is About to Become Acting Head of US Bank Regulator
Brian Brooks, a former Coinbase lawyer and the No. 2 at a U.S. banking regulator, may soon take the top job – at least, temporarily.
