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US Federal Reserve Announces Withdrawal of Guidance for Banks Concerning Crypto Activities

The Federal Reserve is taking a major step back from monitoring banks’ crypto activities. In a new press release , the regulator says it is withdrawing four previous statements and letters regarding the Fed’s expectations of banking crypto activities. “The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the withdrawal of guidance for banks related to their crypto-asset and dollar token activities and related changes to its expectations for these activities. These actions ensure the Board’s expectations remain aligned with evolving risks and further support innovation in the banking system.” The Reserve Board is officially withdrawing its expectation of banks to give advance notice of crypto activities. It plans to continue to monitor crypto activities under a “normal supervisory process.” The Fed is also withdrawing a letter “regarding the supervisory nonobjection process for state member bank engagement in dollar token activities.” In partnership with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Reserve is also withdrawing two joint statements regarding US bank crypto activities. “The Board will work with the agencies to consider whether additional guidance to support innovation, including crypto-asset activities, is appropriate.” The move follows a trend of regulators taking a relaxed stance against the crypto sector since the reinstatement of the Trump administration. Follow us on X , Facebook and Telegram Don`t Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any losses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing. Featured Image: Shutterstock/bluefish_ds/Salamahin The post US Federal Reserve Announces Withdrawal of Guidance for Banks Concerning Crypto Activities appeared first on The Daily Hodl . CoinTurk News

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CEO Forecast: Public Companies Could Control 3M BTC by 2026

Public companies are increasing their Bitcoin accumulation at a fast pace, with Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey forecasting that they could collectively hold between 2 and 3 million BTC by the end of 2026. According to an April 25 X post from Bailey, new companies are announcing BTC treasury strategies nearly every week, which he believes will increase to daily soon. Bailey’s Prediction The executive anticipates that more than 1,000 cash-flowing and capital-raising public entities will eventually participate in the Bitcoin buying trend, covering every market, appearing in every index, and using various investment wrappers to gain exposure to the digital asset. Currently, public firms hold over 700,000 BTC. Bailey outlined two scenarios for how this number could grow. If the crypto’s price remains flat, he expects public company holdings to exceed 1 million BTC by the end of this year. However, increased liquidity would likely encourage firms to expand their BTC programs even faster if the asset begins to rally. Under that scenario, he said it would be “reasonable” to expect public entities to collectively hold between 2 and 3 million BTC by late 2026. This outlook is supported by recent data from Bitwise, which reported on April 14 that the number of publicly traded firms holding Bitcoin rose by 16.11% in Q1 2025. Further, companies with the flagship cryptocurrency on their balance sheets increased to 79. This figure marks a 17.91% quarter-over-quarter growth, with 12 new additions during the period. Bitwise attributed the surge to a recent rule change by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), allowing firms to report BTC at fair market value. Top Public Traded BTC Holders Michael Saylor’s Strategy remains the largest corporate holder of the digital asset. The firm’s stash now stands at 538,200 BTC after purchasing an additional 6,556 BTC for $555.8 million earlier this week. In total, the outfit has spent $36.47 billion acquiring the cryptocurrency at an average price of $67,766 per BTC. Other top holders include mining operations such as MARA Holdings with 47,600 BTC, Riot Platforms with 19,223 BTC, CleanSpark with 11,869 BTC, as well as electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla with 11,509. Interest is growing globally as well. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has committed to acquiring 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. In line with this, it has adopted an aggressive accumulation strategy this year. In April alone, the outfit has made 4 buys of 696 BTC on the 1st, 319 BTC on the 14th, 330 BTC on the 21st, and 145 BTC on the 24th, bringing its total reserve to 5,000 BTC. The post CEO Forecast: Public Companies Could Control 3M BTC by 2026 appeared first on CryptoPotato . CoinTurk News