US Regulator Slams Nine Top Banks for Crypto Debanking

A new report from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) reveals that the nation’s nine largest banks imposed “inappropriate” restrictions on lawful crypto businesses. Released on December 10, 2025, the findings confirm long-standing claims from the industry about discriminatory debanking. The review covered JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, Capital One, PNC, TD Bank, and BMO. Between 2020 and 2023, these banks reportedly required escalated approvals or ...