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  <li>FDIC ends reputational risk criteria for crypto industry.</li>
  <li>Crypto leaders hail decision as significant progress.</li>
  <li>Policy change may enhance crypto market confidence.</li>
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 <p>The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced the cessation of its reputational risk criteria in the cryptocurrency sector, calling it a major policy shift. The removal aligns with industry demands and may foster more confidence in banking crypto firms.</p>
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<h2 id="fdic-scraps-reputational-risk-measures-for-crypto">FDIC Scraps Reputational Risk Measures for Crypto</h2>
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 <p>The FDIC's decision to <a href="https://www.fdic.gov/news/financial-institution-letters/2022/fil22016.html?source=govdelivery&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">end reputational risk assessments</a> comes amid calls from the crypto sector. Previous policies restricted banking services based on perceived industry risks. This move aligns with industry calls for more equitable treatment. The <a href="https://oversight.house.gov/release/comer-investigates-fdics-potentially-politically-motivated-attempts-to-suppress-crypto-related-activity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">crypto community champions</a> this change, predicting increased stability and opportunity.</p>
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<h2 id="crypto-firms-see-confidence-boost-in-banking-access">Crypto Firms See Confidence Boost in Banking Access</h2>
<p>Immediate effects include boosted confidence among crypto firms. The decision is expected to encourage banks to reconsider <a href="https://www.fdic.gov/news/press-releases/2025/fdic-releases-documents-related-supervision-crypto-related-activities" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">servicing crypto businesses</a>. The <strong>Crypto Czar</strong> praised it as "a big win," highlighting potential increased banking access for crypto companies. Experts anticipate more banks will partner with crypto firms, potentially growing the sector.</p>
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<h2 id="past-policies-and-global-regulatory-alignment">Past Policies and Global Regulatory Alignment</h2>
<p>Historically, reputational risk policies have posed challenges for industries seen as nontraditional. Similar past revisions have led to <a href="https://www.banking.senate.gov/hearings/investigating-the-real-impacts-of-debanking-in-america" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">growth in industry partnerships</a>. Experts suggest this change may pave the way for broader acceptance. Data suggests this could align U.S. regulations more closely with other global financial hubs.</p>
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 "Looking forward, we are actively reevaluating our supervisory approach to crypto-related activities. This includes replacing Financial Institution Letter (FIL) 16-2022 and providing a pathway for institutions to engage in crypto- and blockchain-related activities while still adhering to safety and soundness principles." — Travis Hill, Acting Chairman of the FDIC
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