What Crypto Investors Should Know About The Recent OCC Pivot On Crypto Banking
The OCC is redefining and expanding crypto banking options
The intersection of the tokenized asset space and the TradFi sector has continued to accelerate and evolve rapidly as the calendar moves through 2025. Notable events that have occurred – and have realistically overshadowed some technical releases from the OCC – include the forming of a strategic bitcoin reserve, announcing plans to amend tax treatment for cryptoassets, and a complete overhaul of crypto policy at the SEC. That said the OCC remains an powerful banking regulator in the United States, and in essence serves as the gatekeeper for which institutions in the banking sector can engage in certain activities. Banking activities and…