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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.
Blockchain-Based Lender Figure Technologies Applies for US National Bank Charter
If granted, the charter would replace the blockchain-based lender's hodgepodge of state licenses with a single nationwide regulator.
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.
SoFi Receives Conditional US Regulatory Approval to Establish National Bank
The approval, if made final, opens the door for the new bank to custody cryptocurrencies.
Election 2020: What’s at Stake for the Crypto Industry
While neither major Presidential candidate is campaigning on a crypto platform, who they appoint to head up federal agencies will shape policy for years to come.
OCC's First Issued Guidance for Stablecoins Brings More Questions
For some, the OCC's recent stablecoin guidance, while helpful, raises as many issues as it clarifies.
SEC, OCC Issue First Regulatory Clarifications for Stablecoins
The U.S. OCC has published fresh guidance, officially clarifying national banks can provide services to stablecoin issuers in the U.S.
Senate Banking Chairman Asks OCC About Its Planned Crypto Rulemaking
U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo asked to know more about the OCC's potential crypto guidance, but encouraged clear regulation.
US Regulator to Shake Up Banking With Federal Charters for Payment Firms
Acting Comptroller of Currency (and former Coinbase exec) Brian Brooks is spearheading the move to let payment firms operate as banks across state lines.
