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Crypto Bank Charter Firm Protego Trust Lays Off Most of Its Workforce: Source

Some employees are still in place and the firm’s operations are ready to launch, but money is a problem, said a person familiar with the situation.

Ron Totaro, CEO de Protego Trust Bank. (Protego Bank)

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US Banking Regulators Warn Banks About Crypto Liquidity Risks

The Federal Reserve and other agencies issued another statement about crypto market vulnerabilities as a threat to U.S. banking.

Edificio de la Reserva Federal de Estados Unidos en Washington, D. C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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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 practices.

Acting OCC chief Michael Hsu (Jesse Hamilton for CoinDesk)

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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 foundation.”

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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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 using traditional finance concepts. "Part of the confusion is ... they want to be a little bit of everything to everyone."

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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 the crypto lender been regulated like a bank.

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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.

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Finance

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.

Antoni Trenchev Co-Founder Nexo (Shutterstock/Coindesk)

Finance

Digital Asset-Focused Bank Protego Trust Names Ron Totaro as CEO

Protego added Bitfury’s CEO to its board of directors in February.

Ron Totaro, CEO de Protego Trust Bank. (Protego Bank)

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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.

Acting OCC chief Michael Hsu (Jesse Hamilton for CoinDesk)