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ABA is working to help banks safely meet customer demand for digital assets while working to minimize any risk novel assets present to consumers or our economy. Interest in digital assets and cryptocurrency has exploded in the past year. Consumers are increasingly seeking to access these decentralized markets through trusted intermediaries such as banks. In parallel, where digital assets present novel risks to consumers, our financial infrastructure and our economy more broadly, ABA is advocating for a safer, more level regulatory playing field.

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Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Trades Letter to the President's Working Group on Digital Assets
May 1, 2025
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Letter Supporting H.R. 1919, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act
April 2, 2025
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Statement for the Record before the House Financial Services Committee on the STABLE Act
April 2, 2025
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Statement for the Record to the Senate Banking Committee on GENIUS ACT
March 13, 2025

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Senate votes to advance stablecoin bill
May 20, 2025
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Acting Comptroller Hood outlines OCC priorities
May 09, 2025
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Stablecoin legislation hits roadblock in Senate
May 08, 2025
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OCC clarifies bank authority to engage in crypto custody
May 07, 2025

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Digital Assets Working Group

ABA’s Digital Assets Working Group convenes as needed to share information and discuss regulatory and legislative developments on digital asset issues, including central bank digital currency (CBDC), stablecoin, and “traditional” cryptocurrencies.