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US Banking Regulator Calls for Expanded Crypto Financial Literacy Bitcoin.com 2 weeks ago

US Banking Regulator Calls for Expanded Crypto Financial Literacy

The OCC urges enhanced financial literacy for new crypto investors as digital assets rise.

1 month ago
OCC Declares US Banking System ‘Well Positioned’ to Embrace Crypto Bitcoin.com 15 May 2025

OCC Declares US Banking System ‘Well Positioned’ to Embrace Crypto

The OCC declares the U.S. banking system ready to embrace blockchain, stablecoins, and crypto services, confirming its preparedness for digital evolution.

Banks Just Got the Green Light: OCC Clears Crypto Trading Role Bitcoin.com 10 May 2025

Banks Just Got the Green Light: OCC Clears Crypto Trading Role

The OCC's new guidance allows U.S. banks to expand crypto services, offering regulatory clarity and encouraging innovation in digital assets.

U.S. Banks Boost Crypto Offerings Bitcoinhaber 08 May 2025

U.S. Banks Boost Crypto Offerings

U.S. banks can now manage digital assets and offer cryptocurrency services following new guidelines from the OCC.

Banks Embrace Cryptocurrency as U.S. Introduces New Guidelines Cointurk 08 May 2025

Banks Embrace Cryptocurrency as U.S. Introduces New Guidelines

U.S. banks can now offer cryptocurrency services following new OCC guidelines, ensuring secure handling of crypto storage and transactions in compliance with regulations.

OCC greenlights banks to trade crypto on behalf of clients Ambcrypto 08 May 2025

OCC greenlights banks to trade crypto on behalf of clients

The OCC has given the green light for banks to trade cryptocurrencies on behalf of their clients, potentially integrating the crypto sector more deeply into the traditional banking system.

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OCC Expands Crypto Activities for Banks, Allowing Buy and Sell of Assets Coin Edition 08 May 2025

OCC Expands Crypto Activities for Banks, Allowing Buy and Sell of Assets

The OCC has authorized banks to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, expanding their role in crypto activities.

US Banks Get Green Light to Handle Your Crypto? Here’s What OCC’s New Move Means Coingape 08 May 2025

US Banks Get Green Light to Handle Your Crypto? Here’s What OCC’s New Move Means

US banks now permitted to offer crypto custody and execution services, following new guidance from the OCC.

OCC-regulated banks can now buy, sell and provide custody for crypto Crypto.news 08 May 2025

OCC-regulated banks can now buy, sell and provide custody for crypto

The OCC now allows regulated banks to buy, sell, and provide custody for cryptocurrencies.

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OCC Allows U.S. Banks to Manage and Outsource Crypto Services TheNewsCrypto 08 May 2025

OCC Allows U.S. Banks to Manage and Outsource Crypto Services

The OCC confirms U.S. banks can manage and outsource crypto services.

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Banks Enter Crypto Trading with OCC Approval Bitcoinhaber 08 May 2025

Banks Enter Crypto Trading with OCC Approval

The U.S. OCC has authorized banks to trade cryptocurrencies for clients, marking a transformative step in the banking industry.

Banks Dive into the Crypto Market: Unprecedented Developments Shake Financial Industry Cointurk 08 May 2025

Banks Dive into the Crypto Market: Unprecedented Developments Shake Financial Industry

The OCC permits banks to trade cryptocurrencies, easing restrictions and allowing infrastructure outsourcing.

 US banks can handle customer crypto assets held in custody, regulator confirms Cointelegraph 08 May 2025

US banks can handle customer crypto assets held in custody, regulator confirms

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has confirmed that banks can manage crypto assets held in custody for customers, signaling greater integration of cryptocurrency within banking frameworks.

US banks can buy and sell customers’ crypto assets on their behalf, OCC says The Block 08 May 2025

US banks can buy and sell customers’ crypto assets on their behalf, OCC says

US banks are now permitted to buy and sell crypto assets for customers without prior approval from the OCC.

U.S. Banks Can Now Offer Crypto Services Without Approval—OCC Confirms Coinpedia 08 May 2025

U.S. Banks Can Now Offer Crypto Services Without Approval—OCC Confirms

U.S. banks can now offer crypto services without requiring prior approval, according to a new OCC announcement.

OCC Grants Banks Permission to Buy and Sell Custody-Held Cryptocurrencies Cryptonews 08 May 2025

OCC Grants Banks Permission to Buy and Sell Custody-Held Cryptocurrencies

The OCC now permits banks to buy, sell, and manage cryptocurrencies on behalf of customers, with the option to outsource custody and execution services to third parties.

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OCC Says Banks Can Handle Crypto for Customers—And Outsource It Too Decrypt 08 May 2025

OCC Says Banks Can Handle Crypto for Customers—And Outsource It Too

The OCC reaffirms national banks' authority to manage and outsource crypto asset services, indicating a regulatory shift.

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OCC Approves Banks to Handle Crypto Assets: Key Takeaways and Market Impact Coinpedia 07 May 2025

OCC Approves Banks to Handle Crypto Assets: Key Takeaways and Market Impact

The U.S. OCC allows banks to handle crypto assets, paving the way for secure mainstream adoption of digital assets.

OCC: Banks Can Buy and Sell Their Customers' Crypto Assets Held in Custody Coindesk 07 May 2025

OCC: Banks Can Buy and Sell Their Customers' Crypto Assets Held in Custody

The OCC allows banks to buy and sell crypto assets held in custody.

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Fed Withdraws Crypto Guidance, Leaving Oversight to Banks Amid Regulatory Uncertainty TokenPost 25 Apr 2025

Fed Withdraws Crypto Guidance, Leaving Oversight to Banks Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve withdraws its crypto guidance, leaving banks responsible for oversight amid regulatory uncertainty.

2 months ago
U.S. SEC Nominee Atkins Gets Confirmation Nod From Senate Banking Committee Coindesk 03 Apr 2025

U.S. SEC Nominee Atkins Gets Confirmation Nod From Senate Banking Committee

Paul Atkins is advanced by the Senate Banking Committee to head the SEC, influencing crypto regulation.

CFTC Removes Regulatory Hurdles for Crypto Derivatives Market Beincrypto 30 Mar 2025

CFTC Removes Regulatory Hurdles for Crypto Derivatives Market

The CFTC has removed key directives that imposed extra scrutiny on digital asset derivatives, signaling a friendlier U.S. regulatory climate for crypto.

FDIC drops crypto pre-approval rule for banks as it ‘turns the page’ on Biden-era policy DLNews 29 Mar 2025

FDIC drops crypto pre-approval rule for banks as it ‘turns the page’ on Biden-era policy

FDIC abandons crypto pre-approval rule for banks amid pressure to end 'debanking'.

 Senators press regulators on Trump’s WLFI stablecoin Cointelegraph 28 Mar 2025

Senators press regulators on Trump’s WLFI stablecoin

Democratic senators are questioning the potential conflicts of interest arising from a stablecoin launched by World Liberty Financial, backed by President Trump’s family.

Big Win for Crypto: Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Policies Rolled Back Coinpedia 26 Mar 2025

Big Win for Crypto: Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Policies Rolled Back

Operation Chokepoint 2.0 policies have been rolled back, marking a significant win for the crypto industry. This comes as the FDIC removes 'reputational risk' from bank supervision factors.

FDIC Drops ‘Reputational Risk’ in Bank Rules, Crypto Advocate Calls It a Win Cryptonews 25 Mar 2025

FDIC Drops ‘Reputational Risk’ in Bank Rules, Crypto Advocate Calls It a Win

FDIC eliminates 'reputational risk' in bank supervision, marking a win for crypto.

US Crypto Market Ready for Prime Time, According to Ripple CEO Coin Edition 25 Mar 2025

US Crypto Market Ready for Prime Time, According to Ripple CEO

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts a bright future for the U.S. crypto industry, citing imminent regulatory changes.

OCC Changes Bank Evaluation Standards for Fairness Bitcoinhaber 22 Mar 2025

OCC Changes Bank Evaluation Standards for Fairness

The OCC stops assessing banks based on reputational risk, focusing on risk management instead.

OCC Takes Bold Steps to Reshape Bank Evaluations for a Fairer Future Cointurk 22 Mar 2025

OCC Takes Bold Steps to Reshape Bank Evaluations for a Fairer Future

The OCC refocuses bank evaluations by discarding reputational risk assessments in favor of objective and transparent risk management measures.

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OCC Takes a Bold Step to Alleviate Banking Barriers for Cryptocurrency Cointurk 21 Mar 2025

OCC Takes a Bold Step to Alleviate Banking Barriers for Cryptocurrency

The OCC halts audits based on reputational risk, signaling a shift towards cryptocurrencies.

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Will New Appointments Shape the Crypto Landscape? Bitcoinhaber 21 Mar 2025

Will New Appointments Shape the Crypto Landscape?

Trump's SEC and OCC nominations to be reviewed by Senate.

OCC ends reputation risk examinations amid backlash from the crypto industry over debanking The Block 20 Mar 2025

OCC ends reputation risk examinations amid backlash from the crypto industry over debanking

OCC terminates reputation risk examinations, addressing crypto industry concerns over debanking.

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