Top US banks weigh suing federal regulator over crypto banking rules
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Major US banks, represented by the Bank Policy Institute (BPI), are considering suing the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) over its new licensing rules for crypto, payment, and fintech companies. The banks, including JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup, fear that the OCC's actions, under Trump appointee Jonathan Gould, weaken regulatory oversight and pose risks to consumers and the financial system. The OCC's reinterpretation of federal licensing rules makes it easier for these firms to secure national bank trust charters, allowing them to operate across all 50 states. The BPI argues that these firms lack the rigorous supervision required of traditional banks and that the OCC is undermining the credibility of the national banking charter. The BPI previously urged the OCC to reject applications from crypto and blockchain firms.
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