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.
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Nov 11, 2020 at 5:12 p.m. UTC
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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.
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Oct 31, 2020 at 5:54 p.m. UTC
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Banks in US Can Now Offer Crypto Custody Services, Regulator Says
U.S. regulators have cleared the way for national banks to provide cryptocurrency custody services on behalf of customers.
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Jul 22, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
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Coinbase's Ex-Lead Lawyer Sold $4.6M in Stock to Head US Banking Watchdog
Brian Brooks left Coinbase to lead the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency last month.
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Jun 10, 2020 at 11:14 a.m. UTC
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'Inherently Borderless': Acting OCC Chief Talks Crypto, State Licenses and DeFi
“My job here is not to protect incumbents,” says acting Comptroller of the Currency (and Coinbase veteran) Brian Brooks of his fintech-forward agenda.
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Jun 9, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
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US Bank Regulator OCC Asks for Public Input on Cryptocurrency Use in Financial Sector
A federal banking regulator is seeking public input on how cryptocurrencies interact with the national banking system and financial institutions.
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Jun 4, 2020 at 8:56 p.m. UTC
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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.
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May 20, 2020 at 12:43 a.m. UTC
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US Banking Regulator Suggests Federal Licensing Framework for Crypto Firms
Brian Brooks, now a US banking regulator, said creating a federal license for crypto startups might make more sense than subjecting them to 50 different state money transmitte...
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May 11, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
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Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Leaves to Take Senior Role at US Bank Regulator
Coinbase chief legal officer Brian Brooks will be the new COO and first deputy at Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which oversees banking regulation in the U.S.
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Mar 16, 2020 at 4:23 p.m. UTC
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Coinbase Legal Chief Says Private Sector Should Build US Digital Dollar
Coinbase chief legal officer Brian Brooks thinks the private sector is best positioned to build America's digital dollar.
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Nov 5, 2019 at 5:10 p.m. UTC
Nov 5, 2019