OCC Review Reveals US Banks Restricted Crypto and Other Sectors

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Citing CoinEdition, the OCC has released preliminary findings on debanking practices, revealing U.S. banks restricted crypto and other sectors from 2020 to 2023. The report excludes regulatory pressures like FDIC crypto guidance. National banks are allowed to handle riskless-principal crypto transactions if they meet compliance standards. The review is ongoing. Analysts note the findings could impact **liquidity and crypto markets**, especially as **CFT** concerns remain a key factor in bank decision-making.
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