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Acting OCC Chief Michael Hsu (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
US Watchdog Says Banks Shying Away From Stumbling Crypto Industry
The OCC chief says lenders seem to be backing away from the industry’s recent dramas, and a new report from his regulatory agency criticizes the sector for "weak," risky pract...
Acting OCC Chief Michael Hsu (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
OCC Comptroller: Crypto Companies ‘Don’t Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up’
Michael Hsu joined “First Mover” to discuss why crypto companies need to provide more clarity on what they offer and be in less of a rush to expand without a “strong foundatio...
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

OCC's Hsu: Many Crypto Projects 'Don't Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up'
OCC's Hsu: Crypto Projects 'Don't Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up'
"I think a lot of the unclarity is coming from the industry," says acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu. He explains that many crypto projects market their products...
OCC's Hsu: Many Crypto Projects 'Don't Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up'

What if Celsius Was Regulated Like a Bank? Here's What OCC's Michael Hsu Says
What if Celsius Was Regulated Like a Bank? Here's What OCC's Michael Hsu Says
"The way Celsius was organized is they commingled a lot of different activities," says Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu. He discusses the alternative outcome had...
What if Celsius Was Regulated Like a Bank? Here's What OCC's Michael Hsu Says

OCC Chief Hsu on US Crypto Regulation Outlook
OCC Chief Hsu on US Crypto Regulation Outlook
OCC Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu shares insights into the agency's role in tackling the crypto industry's biggest regulatory challenges, and what this means...
OCC Chief Hsu on US Crypto Regulation Outlook

Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Crypto Lender Nexo Acquires Minority Stake in OCC-Regulated Summit National Bank
The deal will enable Nexo to open bank accounts with Summit National Bank, as well as enhancing its other products.
Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Protego Trust Bank CEO Ron Totaro (Protego Bank)
Digital Asset-Focused Bank Protego Trust Names Ron Totaro as CEO
Protego added Bitfury’s CEO to its board of directors in February.
Protego Trust Bank CEO Ron Totaro (Protego Bank)

Michael Hsu (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
US Bank Watchdog Says He’s Not Budging on Crypto Distrust
Michael Hsu, acting chief of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, is sticking to his guns on keeping most crypto activity out of the U.S. banking system.
Michael Hsu (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
US Senators Warren, Sanders Ask Key Bank Regulator to Rescind Crypto Guidance
The lawmakers also asked a series of questions about how many banks are currently involved in crypto.
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Acting OCC chief Michael Hsu (Jesse Hamilton for CoinDesk)
US Banking Watchdog Says Crypto Turmoil Reinforces Cautious Approach
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu says the industry’s recent drama makes his agency more confident about limiting banks’ exposure to crypto.
Acting OCC chief Michael Hsu (Jesse Hamilton for CoinDesk)