Federal Reserve Ends Crypto Oversight Program for Banks
- Federal Reserve disbands its special crypto oversight program.
- Crypto banking oversight returns to standard processes.
- Impacts may arise as banks adjust to new compliance.
On August 15, 2025, the Federal Reserve ended its “Novel Activities Supervision Program” for banks’ cryptocurrency and fintech activities, reverting oversight to standard supervisory processes.
This decision may reduce compliance burdens for banks handling digital assets, potentially influencing the crypto market’s regulatory landscape and integration into financial services.
The Federal Reserve ended its specialized oversight program for banks’ crypto activities on August 15, 2025, reverting to regular supervisory measures.
This change signals a shift in regulatory practices, likely affecting U.S. banking engagements with digital assets.
Federal Reserve Disbands Novel Activities Program
The Federal Reserve Board announced the termination of its “Novel Activities Supervision Program,” which managed additional oversight measures for banks engaging with crypto activities. This program, initiated in 2023 under Vice Chairman Michael Barr, enforced extra compliance steps for banks dealing with crypto custody, stablecoins, and tokenization.
Reduced Oversight Alters Crypto Banking Compliance
The shift could lead to reduced regulatory oversight for U.S. banks that provide digital asset services, altering compliance protocols previously in place. This decision may affect financial institutions’ roles in crypto custody and settlement, impacting assets like BTC, ETH, and stablecoins.
Regulatory Shifts Mirror Past Crypto Oversight Changes
The Federal Reserve’s action parallels past U.S. regulatory shifts regarding crypto activities, highlighting the dynamic nature of such oversight.
“Since the Board started its program to supervise certain crypto and fintech activities in banks, the Board has strengthened its understanding of those activities, related risks, and bank risk management practices. As a result, the Board is integrating that knowledge and the supervision of those activities back into the standard supervisory process and is rescinding its 2023 supervisory letter creating the program.” – Federal Reserve Board, Official Statement
Historically, similar regulation changes led to fluctuating market access for digital assets, potentially affecting bank infrastructure and compliance strategies.
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