The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the federal agency that supervises national banks and federal savings associations, reaffirmed its position on cryptocurrency adoption in the banking sector through a message shared on May 13 via social media platform X. The agency stated:

The federal banking system is well positioned to engage in digital asset activities.

“OCC Interpretive Letters 1183 and 1184 clarify and confirm national banks may engage in certain crypto-asset activities, provided they do so in a safe, sound and fair manner,” the regulator added. The statement reflects the OCC’s broader recognition that digital assets are reshaping financial services and warrant clear regulatory engagement.

In March 2025, the OCC issued Interpretive Letter 1183, which reaffirms that national banks and federal savings associations may engage in crypto-asset custody, hold stablecoin reserves, and participate in distributed ledger networks for payment activities. This letter rescinds Interpretive Letter 1179, eliminating the prior requirement for supervisory non-objection before engaging in these activities. In May 2025, the OCC issued Interpretive Letter 1184, clarifying that national banks and federal savings associations are authorized to provide crypto-asset custody services, including buying and selling assets held in custody at the customer’s direction. Together, the two letters define a structured pathway for banks to explore blockchain-based services under supervisory conditions.

Rodney E. Hood, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, reinforced the OCC’s stance by stating:

More than 50 million Americans now hold some form of cryptocurrency, and digital assets continue to represent hundreds of billions in financial activity. The digitalization of financial services is not a trend—it is a transformation.

While some critics argue that crypto exposure could pose risks to financial stability, proponents see the OCC’s interpretive guidance as a critical step toward responsible innovation. They assert that providing a clear framework encourages safe exploration of blockchain technologies within traditional banking, ultimately supporting modernization and broader access to financial tools.

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