The firm says it has already seen $6 billion in volume in the Latin American region since its debut in April.
Former Binance.US CEO joins Hashdex board
Brian Brooks has worked as Coinbase’s chief legal officer, acting comptroller of the currency, CEO of Binance.US and CEO of Bitfury.
SEC complaint hints at why Brian Brooks resigned as Binance.US CEO
New details revealed in the SEC complaint could explain why Brian Brooks abruptly stepped down as CEO of Binance.US in 2021, a crypto lawyer suggests.
Bitfury CEO: U.S. Government Using Crisis to Choke Off Crypto Access to Banks
Brian Brooks, former head of the OCC and now board member of blockchain technology company Bitfury, says the recent crackdown by regulators on three crypto-friendly banks appears to be a coordinated effort and what some are dubbing “Operation Choke Point 2.0”
Lawmakers explore Bitcoin mining efficiency, broader crypto policy issues during Congress hearing
While we are unlikely to see immediate policy effects of the exchange, legislators got educated on a wide array of blockchain-related concepts and issues.
Former pro-crypto CoC Brian Brooks to testify in a House hearing on the energy impacts of mining
Crypto allies dominate the list of witnesses slated to appear before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency joins Voyager Digital’s board
Voyager chair Philip Eytan cited Brian Brooks’ experience at crypto companies and his leadership behind regulatory initiatives as reasons for the hire.
Crypto in the House: Execs on the march, US partisan politics and Web3
A largely proclaimatory meetup generated a positive response, with the industry appearing ready for a busy new year on the Hill.
Former Comptroller Brian Brooks gets a new gig as Bitfury CEO
Former Binance.US CEO Brian Brooks has become the new CEO of Bitfury and will oversee the firm’s rapid expansion plans.
Crypto community in shock over Brian Brooks’ resignation from Binance.US
Changpeng Zhao said Brooks stepping down would not “impact Binance.US customers in any way.” The cryptocurrency community has different thoughts.
Former currency comptroller to become CEO of Binance.US crypto exchange
Former top U.S. banking regulator Brian Brooks is joining the U.S. affiliate of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange as its new CEO.
Brian Brooks defends fintech charter to House Financial Services Committee
Brian Brooks has defended the fintech charter he oversaw while heading the OCC, warning heavy-handed crypto regulations could undermine U.S. competitiveness globally.
Former OCC official says crypto has backing but dollar ‘may not’
Former OCC acting comptroller Brian Brooks claimed that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin “actually are backed by something.”
Blockchain Bites: Tesla Drives $1.5B Into Bitcoin, Brian Brooks Comments on Monetary Debasement
Tesla plowed $1.5 billion into bitcoin, ETH futures went live on CME, Brian Brooks comments on dollar debasement.
OCC Halts Fair Access Banking Rule
The rule would have prohibited US banks from denying services based on ideological factors.
OCC Halts Fair Access Banking Rule
The rule would have prohibited US banks from denying services based on ideological factors.
Blockchain Bites: OCC’s Head Stepping Down, Anchorage to Become First National ‘Digital Asset Bank’
Brian Brooks finalized the controversial Fair Access to Banking rule in what could be his last act in office.
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.
Financial Censorship After Capitol Riot ‘Truly Chilling,’ Says OCC Chief Brian Brooks
“Money might be controlled by a handful of elites,” the departing bank regulator said at a Wednesday event. “Crypto is about freedom.”
Brian Brooks, Crypto-Friendly Bank Regulator, Expected to Step Down This Week: Report
Acting USOCC head Brian Brooks will reportedly end his brief tenure running the federal banking regulator by the end of the week.