Brian Brooks, former US Comptroller of the Currency, joins Hashdex’s Board of Directors as a strategic advisor, providing regulatory guidance and access to the digital asset ecosystem.
Key Points
- Brian Brooks, former US Comptroller of the Currency, joins Hashdex’s Board of Directors as a strategic advisor for regulatory guidance and access to the digital asset ecosystem.
- He previously served as CEO of Binance US and Bitfury Group, aiming to boost Hashdex’s efforts in securing deals with monetary organizations and lawmakers worldwide.
- Brooks believes cryptocurrencies transform industries and commends Hashdex for regulated access in the USA, Latin America, and Europe.
Brian Brooks, the former US Comptroller of the Currency, has joined Hashdex’s Board of Directors as a strategic advisor. In this role, he will provide guidance on regulatory issues and assist the crypto asset manager in its efforts to offer institutional investors access to the digital asset ecosystem.
Hashdex is excited to announce @valorcapgroup Managing Partner & experienced #crypto executive Brian Brooks (@BrianBrooksUS) to our Board of Directors.
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— Hashdex (@hashdex) July 20, 2023
Brook’s Background in the Crypto Industry
Prior to joining Hashdex, Brooks gained experience working in the digital asset industry. He served as the CEO of Binance US in 2021 and later became the CEO of Bitfury Group, a crypto mining company, before stepping down in October 2022.
Brooks to Tackle Next Crypto Challenge
Hashdex, a global crypto-focused asset manager, announced the addition of Brian Brooks to its Board of Directors. As part of his duties, Brooks will provide strategic guidance and regulatory counsel to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the cryptocurrency industry.
One of Brooks’ goals is to enhance Hashdex’s efforts in securing vital deals with monetary organizations and lawmakers worldwide. His experience and expertise in the finance sector are expected to help the company fulfill its mission of giving investors simple and secure access to the developing crypto ecosystem.
“His proven ability to push forward thoughtful, innovation-driven public policy is much needed at this time, and we are thrilled to have him as a partner and advisor,” said Marcelo Sampaio, CEO of Hashdex.
Brooks himself acknowledges the transformative power of cryptocurrencies. He believes that they are changing the economics of various industries across the globe by enabling people to have an ownership stake in the networks they participate in. He also commended Hashdex for its regulated access to the digital asset market in the USA, Latin America, and Europe.
Previous Crypto Ventures
Prior to his role at Hashdex, Brian Brooks held various positions in the crypto industry. He served as the Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, a popular crypto exchange, from 2018 to 2020. In 2021, he briefly became the CEO of Binance US but resigned after three months, citing differences in strategic direction.
In November 2021, Brooks joined Bitfury Group as its CEO, where he focused on positioning the company as a leader in Europe’s bitcoin mining industry. He eventually stepped down from this role in October 2022 to join Bitfury’s Board of Directors.
