CandleFocus Breaking: OCC Clears Federal Banks to Engage In Crypto Activities
2025-03-08
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has announced that Federal Banks can now engage in "certain cryptocurrency activities." This development has been hailed by industry leaders as significant and they consider it a sign that the battle against cryptocurrencies is now over.
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