Brian Brooks

Brian Brooks is a prominent figure in the financial and technology sectors with extensive experience in both government and private industry.123 He served as a Member of the Board of Directors at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) from May 2020 to January 2021.5 During this time, he was one of four board members and served on the audit committee.5

Brooks is best known for his role as Acting Comptroller of the Currency from May 2020 to January 2021, where he led the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).45 In this position, he was responsible for overseeing 1,200 national banks and federal savings associations, which comprised 70% of all banking activity in the United States.5

Career Highlights

• Current: Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP (since September 2023)5
• Previous Roles:
  • CEO of Bitfury Group (October 2021 - December 2022)5
  • CEO of Binance.US (May 2021 - August 2021)5
  • Acting Comptroller of the Currency (May 2020 - January 2021)45
  • Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase (September 2018 - March 2020)45
  • Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Fannie Mae (November 2014 - September 2018)5
  • Vice Chairman at OneWest Bank (May 2011 - November 2014)5

Education and Recognition

Brooks holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School.4 He has been recognized in the industry, often referred to as "the first fintech Comptroller" and "CryptoComptroller" for his work in advancing financial innovation.25

Board Memberships and Advisory Roles

Brooks has served on numerous boards and in advisory roles, including:

• The HBAR Foundation1
• Valor Latitude Acquisition Corp.4
• EJF Acquisition Corp.4
• Spring Labs45
• Avant5

His expertise spans traditional finance, cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology, making him a influential figure in the intersection of finance and technology.124