FDIC to Change Crypto Regulations for Banks

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is set to revise its guidelines, allowing U.S. banks to manage crypto assets and offer tokenized deposits

Breaking: FDIC to Allow Banks to Manage Crypto Assets Without Prior Approval Acting FDIC Chairman Travis Hill confirmed the changes during a Senate hearing on Thursday.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is set to revise its guidelines, allowing U.S. banks to manage crypto assets and offer tokenized deposits without prior regulatory approval. This decision marks a shift in U.S. banking policy under the Trump administration, which has shown increased support for digital assets.

Acting FDIC Chairman Travis Hill confirmed the changes during a Senate hearing on Thursday, stating that the agency is reassessing its past approach to cryptocurrency regulations.

The FDIC's decision to revise its crypto guidelines is part of an ongoing review of past regulatory policies that discouraged banks from engaging with crypto assets. Hill stated that banks seeking to enter the sector faced delays, excessive scrutiny, and resistance from regulators.

During his testimony, Hill explained, “Requests from these banks were almost universally met with resistance, ranging from repeated requests for further information to directives from supervisors to refrain from expanding crypto- or blockchain-related activity.”

The FDIC has also released a series of internal documents detailing past communications with banks regarding cryptocurrency. These records were disclosed as part of a court order in response to a lawsuit by Coinbase, which had sought transparency on regulatory actions affecting the industry.