US Banks Just Got The Green Light For Crypto: What It Means For Investors
Major U.S. banks can now fully embrace cryptocurrency operations after regulators removed key restrictions, marking a pivotal shift in how traditional finance intersects with digital assets. The move could reshape the investment landscape for both institutional players and retail traders.
Regulatory Barriers Fall
Federal banking regulators recently lifted guidance that had discouraged banks from offering crypto-related services. The shift allows institutions to custody digital assets, facilitate crypto transactions and develop blockchain-based products without fear of regulatory pushback.
The change reverses years of cautious positioning by agencies including the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Banks had faced informal pressure to limit crypto exposure, with some institutions receiving warning letters about digital asset activities.
What This Means for Bitcoin and Crypto Markets
The regulatory green …
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