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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Cryptocurrency Custody Activities Confirmed for National Banks—But With Caution

Following ongoing efforts to promote the expansiveness of the national bank charter, on July 22, 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued an interpretive letter confirming the authority of a national...more

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OCC Concludes That National Banks May Provide Cryptocurrency Custody Services

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The OCC sees holding the cryptographic access keys to control and transfer cryptocurrency as an "electronic corollary" of banking's traditional safekeeping methods. On July 22, 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the...more

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A “Key” OCC Interpretation – National Banks Can Provide Cryptocurrency Custody Services

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Banking regulators took a significant step toward the mainstreaming of cryptocurrency recently when the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) provided guidance about how a bank can provide custody services for...more

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From Safe Deposit Boxes to Cold Wallets, Bank Custody Evolves

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The OCC greenlights bank custody of cryptoassets, opening a significant door to mainstream adoption and innovation. On July 22, 2020, the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued Interpretive Letter #1170...more

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