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OCC Review Finds Nine Banks Restricted Service to Digital-Asset Firms
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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency found that nine major US banks restricted services to digital-asset firms between 2020 and 2025, raising concerns about access to financial services for lawful businesses in the crypto sector. The OCC is considering further oversight changes as current corrective actions appear insufficient.
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You face growing regulatory scrutiny on bank access if your fintech serves digital-asset firms, as nine big US banks restricted services despite lawful business. Expect tighter OCC oversight soon, so prepare customer and compliance strategies now.
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