US Banks Get Crypto Custody Guidelines

US banking regulators—the OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC—released advice on how banks should handle storing crypto for their customers. It’s not new rules, but a reminder to use existing risk management and compliance procedures.

What the Guidelines Cover

The guidelines are for banks already offering or considering offering crypto custody services (basically, holding crypto for customers). The regulators acknowledge it’s tricky, and banks need to follow existing laws, especially those in