Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
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.
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).
Ex-OCC Chief Brooks Calls Tesla's Bitcoin Buy a Bit 'Scary' for Rest of World
Brooks said the U.S. money supply will have risen 40% over the last 12 months once the most recent round of stimulus is done.
Protego Becomes Second Crypto Firm to Win Bank Charter From OCC
The conditional approval from the U.S. banking regulator follows Anchorage's approval last month.
OCC Chief Brian Brooks Is Stepping Down Thursday
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks will be stepping down on Jan. 14, he confirmed Wednesday.
Anchorage Becomes First OCC-Approved National Crypto Bank
The crypto industry has its first federally chartered bank: Anchorage.
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.
US Regulator Warns Virtual Currency Enables Cyberattacks on Banks
The federal agency that oversees national banks in the US has named virtual currencies as an operational risk.
US Blockchain Businesses Push for Alternative to State-By-State Licensing
Six blockchain businesses and advocacy groups have submitted public comments to a report released by a US bank regulator earlier this year.