Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Brian Brooks: 'Bad Idea to Politicize the Banking System'

During a 1:1 discussion at Consensus 2021, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks, now CEO of Binance.US, emphasized the idea of a bank that is "custodying fine art collections or rare wines gets access to the Fed but a bank that is custodying crypto private keys can’t" has no justification outside of political ideology.

May 27, 2021

Finance

Фігура залучає 200 мільйонів доларів, оцінюючи іпотечну фірму на блокчейні в 3,2 мільярда доларів

Інвестиції здійснювалися під керівництвом 10T Holdings і Morgan Creek Capital Management і включали внески нових і існуючих інвесторів.

By Jamie CrawleyMay 20, 2021

Videos

New Acting OCC Chief Michael Hsu Signals Greater Caution on Crypto

Michael Hsu, the new acting OCC chief, is requesting to review all of the federal bank regulator's pending matters, interpretative letters and guidance, including issues around digital assets and cryptocurrencies. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De explains what to expect.

May 19, 2021

Videos

Avanti's Caitlin Long on the Crypto Bank's $37M Raise

Avanti Bank CEO Caitlin Long joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss plans for the bank's launch after raising $37M. Long explains what sets Avanti apart from banks with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) approval to be federally chartered. Plus, her thoughts on Visa’s decision to allow settlement transactions in stablecoin USDC.

Mar 30, 2021

Videos

Miami Mayor Wants City to Be a 'Clean' Mining Hub for Crypto

90% of crypto is currently mined outside the United States – something Francis Suarez, the mayor of Miami, is trying to change. Suarez wants Miami to become a "clean energy" bitcoin mining hub, possibly powered by nuclear energy. Nik De reviews the feasibility of Suarez's plan. Plus, an update on the contenders to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

Mar 29, 2021

Policy