OCC: Crypto Banks Should Be Treated Like Any Other Bank

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OCC chief Jonathan Gould says crypto companies applying for federal bank charters should face the same standards as traditional institutions. He argues there’s “no justification” for treating digital assets differently, noting that electronic custody has existed for decades. The message: banking regulation must evolve beyond legacy technologies.

[Rimon Khan]

Equal treatment is exactly what the industry needs.

[Abdul Khan]

Regulatory consistency = more innovation, less fear.