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Brian Brooks on Binance's Global Regulatory Warnings
Amid global regulatory pressures against Binance, Brian Brooks, CEO of Binance.US, responds to whether this is a coordinated effort by regulators or something closer to a domino effect. "I think it's interesting how much attention Binance gets versus other exchanges," Brooks said, noting the intensifying regulatory scrutiny. Plus, new high-profile hires, U.S. risks for operating Binance.US, crypto regulation, stablecoins, and how China's crypto crackdowns impact the global crypto markets.
Binance Said to Be Hiring ‘UK Version of Brian Brooks’
The crypto exchange is looking for a U.K.-based ex-regulator or government official, according to people familiar with the plans.
Binance.US Hires Former California Regulator Manny Alvarez
Manuel Alvarez ran California's Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.
Acting OCC Chief Is Reviewing 'Everything' Around Digital Asset Guidance Issued Last Year
During a press conference, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said he and his staff are reviewing "everything" related to cryptocurrency guidance issued under the leadership of his predecessor, Brian Brooks. CoinDesk's Nik De joins "First Mover" to break down what we know so far about Hsu's plans for crypto at the OCC.
OCC Chief Says US Officials Should Set 'Regulatory Perimeter' for Crypto: Report
“It really comes down to coordinating across the agencies,” said the acting comptroller. "There is interest in coordinating a lot more of these things.”
Brian Brooks: Excluding Crypto Banks From Fed System Is ‘Dangerous’
In an interview at Consensus 2021 Thursday, Binance.US CEO and former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks spoke out against what he sees as the “politicization” of the banking system. “The Hash” panel breaks down Brooks’ statements and discusses Binance.US’s future.
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.
Binance.US CEO Brian Brooks: Excluding Crypto Banks From Fed System Is ‘Dangerous’
Brooks had some choice words for U.S. policymakers in an appearance Thursday at Consensus 2021.
Binance's Brian Brooks: Digital Dollar 'More a Discussion Than a Reality'
Building central bank digital currencies is not the American way, said the former Acting Comptroller of the Currency on CoinDesk TV today.
Brian Brooks: US-based CBDC Is ‘Never’ Going to Happen
Central banks around the world are launching CBDCs, but Brian Brooks, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency and CEO of Binance.US, says it’s unlikely the U.S. will actually make its own CBDC. “It’s clearly the Chinese way. I don’t think we’re going to see that in this country,” Brooks said.