- Crypto debanking issues persist despite perceived regulatory easing under the Trump administration.
- FDIC reform is urgent, as outdated policies hinder crypto integration into banking.
Despite initial optimism surrounding pro-crypto policies in the Trump era, recent developments have cast doubts on the administration’s stance.
While regulatory enforcement against major crypto firms appears to be easing, the broader financial ecosystem remains largely unchanged.
Caitlin Long has a different perspective on Trump
According to Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long, the U.S. government has made no real progress in addressing crypto debanking issues since Trump’s return to the White House.
Speaking at ETHDenver on the 28th of February, Long highlighted that, despite the perception of a more favorable regulatory climate, federal banking agencies have yet to reverse their anti-crypto guidance.
This growing disconnect between expectations and reality has sparked concerns within the industry, raising questions about whether meaningful policy shifts will materialize.
“It is still presumed unsafe and unsound for a bank to touch a digital asset even in a de minimis amount. That is going to change, no doubt, but Tru…
