OCC Clears U.S. Banks to Hold Crypto for Network Fee Payments

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released new guidance that allows national banks to hold specific cryptocurrencies for the sole purpose of covering blockchain network fees. This decision, outlined in Interpretive Letter 1186 issued on November 18, 2025, confirms that banks can keep crypto assets on their. . . source: https://99bitcoins.com/news/bitcoin-btc/occ-clears-u-s-banks-to-hold-crypto-for-network-fee-payments/