Brian Brooks, former CEO of Binance.US, becomes a member of the MicroStrategy Board

Brian Brooks, former Binance.US CEO, has been appointed to the board of directors at MicroStrategy. The company, led by Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, recently added three new members to its board, including Brooks, Jane Dietze, and Gregg Winiarski. The expansion brings the total number of board members to nine. Brooks’ extensive experience in the crypto industry, including serving as the acting Comptroller of the Currency and CEO of Binance.US, makes him a valuable addition to MicroStrategy’s board. Dietze, the chief investment officer at Brown University, and Winiarski, the chief legal officer at Fanatics Holdings, also bring expertise in their respective fields. As part of their appointment, the new board members will receive $2 million in equity awards, which will vest over four years. This move highlights MicroStrategy’s commitment to attracting experienced professionals. The announcement has been well-received in the crypto community, with analysts and Bitcoin platform Swan Bitcoin praising the additions to the board. Additionally, MicroStrategy’s inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index, starting December 23, further solidifies the company’s position as a leader in the industry. MicroStrategy has been a pioneer in Bitcoin adoption and currently holds over 439,000 BTC as part of its long-term strategy. Saylor has been vocal about Bitcoin’s importance in shaping the global financial system and has shown support for President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve.