Biden Reportedly to Nominate Crypto Critic as Top Bank Regulator
The Biden administration reportedly intends to nominate Cornell University Professor Saule Omarova, a crypto critic, to be the next Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the outlook for crypto regulation should Omarova be nominated and confirmed.
Anchorage CEO: Regulation Is ‘Fundamentally Bullish’ for Crypto Space
Anchorage became the first federally chartered crypto bank under the Trump administration when then crypto-friendly regulator Brian Brooks headed the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Now, as U.S. regulators and a Democrat-controlled Congress scrutinize the crypto industry, how will the future of regulation take shape?
Acting OCC Chief Tells Senate Panel Crypto Custody Charter Is Under Review
In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, Michael Hsu said some past crypto initiatives had not been done “in coordination with all stakeholders.”
Has the Biden Administration Lost the Plot on Crypto Regulation?
The White House and Congress have yet to offer policy clarity for the crypto industry. Their agenda isn't focused on innovation and growth.
Is the OCC About to Shake Up Its Digital Asset Guidance?
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said he and his staff are looking at “everything” in the digital asset guidance issued under his predecessor, Brian Brooks. Andres Ricaurte of Mphasis thinks it’s too late to make any drastic changes, and that regulatory clarity will be beneficial to the crypto industry.
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.
New OCC Head Doesn't Rule Anything Out in Digital Asset Guidance Review
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is reviewing all of the digital asset guidance issued under the leadership of former Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks.
OCC Chief Says US Officials Should Set ‘Regulatory Perimeter’ for Cryptocurrencies
Michael Hsu, the Acting Comptroller of the Currency, reportedly said he would like U.S. officials to work in lockstep to set a “regulatory perimeter” for cryptocurrencies. “The Hash” panel explores the potential outlook for crypto regulation.
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.”
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.
