Crypto Asset Policy At Federal Reserve

Board of Governors Of The Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency

Joint Statement on Crypto-Asset Policy Sprint Initiative and Next Steps

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (collectively, agencies) recognize that the emerging crypto-asset sector presents potential opportunities and risks for banking organizations, their customers, and the overall financial system.1 As supervised institutions seek to engage in crypto-asset-related activities, it is important that the agencies provide coordinated and timely clarity where appropriate to promote safety and soundness, consumer protection, and compliance
with applicable laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering and illicit finance statutes and rules.

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