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Custodia Bank founder Caitlin Long has criticized the recent White House meeting with crypto leaders, deeming it ineffective. She highlighted concerns about Operation Choke Point, a U.S. regulatory effort to use financial restrictions to target the cryptocurrency industry.In response to recent enforcement actions by the U.S. Federal Reserve against the crypto-friendly Customers Bank, Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini exchange, also voiced criticism. He pointed out that Operation Choke Point 2.0 continues to suppress crypto activities through financial censorship.<img src="https://academy-public.coinmarketcap.com/optimized-uploads/89e004011b6b4b9d91ef02dc812b7048.png" /><h3 id="fed-targets-customers-bank-crypto-industry-responds">Fed Targets Customers Bank: Crypto Industry Responds</h3>On Thursday, August 8, the U.S. <a href="https://cryptosheadlines.com/rich-dad-poor-dad-authors-important-statement-on-bitcoin-vs-the-federal-reserve/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Federal Reserve</a> took action against crypto-friendly Customers Bank, citing insufficient anti-money laundering (AML) and risk management practices. Many in the crypto industry view this move as another heavy-handed tactic by the Fed to undermine crypto-friendly banks in the United States.Tyler Winklevoss criticized the Harris administration, labeling their “crypto reset” approach as a scam. Meanwhile, Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, expressed support for Customers Bank, stating, “Dear Customers Bank – thank you for <a href="https://cryptosheadlines.com/fednow-not-a-central-bank-crypto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">banking crypto</a>. We all owe you a debt of gratitude. Your courage will not be forgotten. Sorry, you have to deal with this nonsense. But this too shall pass. Onward!”<img src="https://academy-public.coinmarketcap.com/optimized-uploads/9657cf78ea7f40a883de7c94b0c561ff.png" /><img src="https://academy-public.coinmarketcap.com/optimized-uploads/69207e2e9f3f441586715326aaeeeb29.png" />See further detail, Source: <a href="https://x.com/tyler/status/1821721465039024547" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">X</a><h3 id="crypto-industry-criticizes-white-house-meeting-on-regulations">Crypto Industry Criticizes White House Meeting on Regulations</h3>On Thursday, the crypto industry engaged in a heated debate with Democratic leaders during a White House meeting, criticizing their approach to crypto regulations. Reports indicate that U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo and National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard were open to understanding the industry’s concerns.<a href="https://cryptosheadlines.com/unlocking-crypto-potential-innovative-approaches-for-high-returns-on-the-best-crypto-presale-platform-as-filecoin-undergoes-waffle-update/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Also Read: Unlocking Crypto Potential: Innovative Approaches for High Returns on the Best Crypto Presale Platform as Filecoin Undergoes Waffle Update</a>However, Caitlin Long, founder of <a href="https://cryptosheadlines.com/custodia-bank-is-planning-to-launch-its-bitcoin-custody-service/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Custodia Bank</a>, dismissed the meeting as unproductive. She criticized the leaders for focusing on words rather than actionable solutions. Long specifically called out Lael Brainard, accusing her of undermining Custodia Bank before her transition from the Federal Reserve to the White House. Long also alleged that Brainard is involved in Operation Choke Point 2.0 and characterized the current developments as mere theatrics. “If she delivers actions to reverse the damage, I’ll be fair and change my mind,” Long added.<img src="https://academy-public.coinmarketcap.com/optimized-uploads/89e004011b6b4b9d91ef02dc812b7048.png" /><img src="https://academy-public.coinmarketcap.com/optimized-uploads/ab5ecde928454a91ad762333a491fcea.png" />Important: Please note that this article is only meant to provide information and should not be taken as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other type of advice.Join Cryptos Headlines <a href="https://linktr.ee/cryptosheadlines.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Community</a>Follow Cryptos Headlines on <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMLz3-wowvuzoAg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Google News</a>Join our official TG Channel: <a href="https://t.me/CryptosHeadlines" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.me/CryptosHeadlines</a>

Fed’s Operation Choke Point 2.0 Continues Despite Action on Customers Bank

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