The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced that financial institutions accepting deposits can now engage in cryptocurrency transactions without prior approval from the FDIC. This marks a significant shift from previous legal interpretations that required pre-approval starting in 2022.
While financial institutions are now allowed to transact with cryptocurrencies, the FDIC emphasizes the need for thorough risk management. Travis Hill, Acting Chairman of the FDIC, states that this change in policy is just the first of many measures that will enable banks to engage in cryptocurrency and blockchain transactions in the future.
Source: FDIC
TLDR: FDIC allows banks to engage in cryptocurrency transactions without prior approval, emphasizing the importance of risk management.
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