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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 for existing banking regulations. Plus, his take on Celsius' implosion.
Acting OCC Chief Michael Hsu on Regulating Stablecoins After Terra ‘Contagion’
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu discusses his take on the rise and fall of Terra’s “hype-driven economy,” its “contagion” to Tether (USDT) and the broader crypto ecosystem, and why he doesn’t think he would regulate algorithmic stablecoins.
OCC Finds Anchorage Digital Failed to Maintain Proper AML Rules
Trust company Anchor Digital was cited recently by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for failing to properly incorporate an anti-money laundering procedure in 2021. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses how the firm will comply with the Bank Secrecy Act moving forward.
OCC Highlights Digital Assets in Risk Report for Banks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published its Semiannual Risk Perspective report for fall 2021, outlining what the agency sees as the key and emerging risks for banks. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the implications for crypto regulation.
Jack Dorsey Expected to Step Down as Twitter CEO, Democratic Senators Oppose Biden’s OCC Nominee Saule Omarova
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De reacts to reports Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is expected to leave his position as head of Twitter. Separately, according to Axios, five Democratic senators expressed to the White House last week their opposition of Saule Omarova as Head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
OCC Wants Banks to Seek Permission Before Offering Crypto Services
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published an interpretative letter Tuesday telling banks to be very clear they can provide crypto services before they do so. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the key takeaways. Plus, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, is seeking more information about stablecoins.
Key Takeaways From Confirmation Hearing for Comptroller of Currency Saule Omarova
Saule Omarova, President Biden's nominee to be the Comptroller of the Currency, faced questioning at her confirmation hearing Thursday before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the main takeaways.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Modify Crypto Tax Provision in Biden Administration’s $1T Infrastructure Law
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill to amend the crypto-related provisions in the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed into law earlier this week. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the latest on crypto regulation.
Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz on Brewing Turf War in Crypto Regulation: 'Congress Needs to Be More Engaged'
Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz shares insights into the biggest crypto regulatory challenges in the U.S. "There's been a turf battle among newly appointed heads of regulatory agencies," he said. "I'd like to see a more coordinated approach ... [and] I would like to see Congress more engaged." Plus, why he thinks there are better candidates than Saule Omarova to head the OCC "that could offer more stability ... in regulatory decision making."
