Senator Criticizes Fed’s Crypto Policy Withdrawal
- Senator Lummis criticizes Federal Reserve, highlighting crypto policy changes.
- Federal Reserve eases entry to crypto services for banks.
- Potential increase in Bitcoin and Ethereum institutional support.
Senator Cynthia Lummis, a crypto advocate, criticized the Federal Reserve’s recent crypto policy changes announced on April 24, 2025.
The policy shift could increase institutional investment in Bitcoin and stablecoins, sparking mixed reactions in the crypto community.
Federal Reserve Eases Barriers for Banks’ Crypto Entry
The Federal Reserve rescinded crypto-specific directives, easing barriers for banks’ involvement in digital assets, a decision announced on April 24, 2025.
Senator Lummis, a prominent crypto supporter, criticized the move as merely superficial, arguing it fails to address core industry issues.
Policy Shift May Boost U.S. Banks’ Digital Asset Services
The policy change may encourage U.S. banks to support digital asset services, potentially boosting Bitcoin and stablecoin adoption.
Senator Lummis vowed to push for fair crypto regulations, questioning the effectiveness of current policies in the financial sector.
Regulatory Shifts Poised to Impact Bitcoin and Ethereum
Similar regulatory shifts, such as the OCC’s 2020 guidance, have historically led to brief market rallies and increased crypto adoption.
Experts predict increased institutional involvement, with potential positive shifts for Bitcoin and Ethereum, although congressional scrutiny remains.
“The Fed withdrawing crypto guidance is just noise, not real progress. We are NOT fooled.” – Senator Cynthia Lummis
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