U.S. regulators authorize banks to custody Bitcoin and crypto assets in major policy shift

15-7-2025 – U. S. banking regulators have authorized banks to custody bitcoin and other crypto assets, marking a pivotal shift in integrating digital currencies into traditional finance. The Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC issued a joint statement clarifying that banks can hold crypto assets in fiduciary or non-fiduciary capacities under existing legal frameworks source: https://www.cointrackdaily.com/u-s-regulators-authorize-banks-to-custody-bitcoin-and-crypto-assets-in-major-policy-shift/