Custodia Bank Reduces Operations Amid U.S. Crypto Policy Changes

According to PANews, Custodia Bank, a Wyoming-based financial institution providing banking services to cryptocurrency companies, has announced a strategic decision to scale back its operations. This decision was made following a board vote last week, in response to significant reforms in cryptocurrency policies by the new administration in Washington, D.C. Custodia Bank emphasized that by taking this step ahead of anticipated shifts in U.S. crypto policy, it has managed to retain its banking charter, API-based real-time payments, Bitcoin custody platform, a patent for bank-issued stablecoins, and its compliance and operational records. Caitlin Long, the founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, expressed her satisfaction with the resilience and dedication of the Custodia team, highlighting their efforts in building services for clients despite facing repeated withdrawals of banking services. In related developments, it has been reported that oral arguments in Custodia's lawsuit against the Federal Reserve are scheduled for January 21, 2025. This legal action underscores the ongoing challenges and regulatory hurdles faced by cryptocurrency-focused financial institutions in the evolving landscape of U.S. financial regulations.