U.S. Banks Embrace Crypto: A New Era of Digital Finance

U.S. Banks Embrace Crypto: A New Era of Digital Finance

December 11, 2025
🚨 U.S. Banks Get the Green Light to Act as Crypto Brokers The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has officially authorized U.S. banks to buy and sell cryptocurrencies on behalf of their customers, acting as intermediaries through “riskless principal” trades — the same model already used for securities and derivatives. This move marks a major milestone for digital assets: ✅ Crypto is becoming part of traditional banking infrastructure ✅ Banks can now offer custody, trading, and brokerage services ✅ Competition will increase for crypto exchanges ✅ Regulatory clarity is accelerating institutional adoption 🎓 What this means for students Blockchain and crypto are no longer “experimental.” They’re becoming core financial infrastructure. Skills in digital assets, compliance, custody, and Web3 strategy are now career accelerators, not niche knowledge. 💼 What this means for professionals Whether you work in finance, legal, compliance, tech, or strategy, crypto literacy is no longer optional. Banks entering brokerage services means new roles, new products, and new regulatory responsibilities — for those ready to step in. 📈 Bottom line: As regulation catches up and institutions move in, the opportunity shifts from speculation to education, execution, and expertise. 👉 If you want to stay ahead of this shift, join our courses and build practical knowledge in blockchain, crypto infrastructure, and the future of financial services. 🔘Blockchain Accounting Course Series 🔘Blockchain Audit Course Series 🔘Blockchain Finance Course Series 🔘Blockchain Law & Digital Assets Course Series Because the next wave of finance won’t wait — and neither should your skills. https://hubs.li/Q03XQ0ds0 #Crypto#Blockchain#FinTech#CryptoRegulation#BankingIndustry #FinancialServices#Upskill#FutureSkills#BlockchainEducation

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U.S. Banks Embrace Crypto: A New Era of Digital Finance

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Larry Liermann
December 11, 2025
5 min read
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🚨 U.S. Banks Get the Green Light to Act as Crypto Brokers The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has officially authorized U.S. banks to buy and sell cryptocurrencies on behalf of their customers, acting as intermediaries through “riskless principal” trades — the same model already used for securities and derivatives. This move marks a major milestone for digital assets: ✅ Crypto is becoming part of traditional banking infrastructure ✅ Banks can now offer custody, trading, and brokerage services ✅ Competition will increase for crypto exchanges ✅ Regulatory clarity is accelerating institutional adoption 🎓 What this means for students Blockchain and crypto are no longer “experimental.” They’re becoming core financial infrastructure. Skills in digital assets, compliance, custody, and Web3 strategy are now career accelerators, not niche knowledge. 💼 What this means for professionals Whether you work in finance, legal, compliance, tech, or strategy, crypto literacy is no longer optional. Banks entering brokerage services means new roles, new products, and new regulatory responsibilities — for those ready to step in. 📈 Bottom line: As regulation catches up and institutions move in, the opportunity shifts from speculation to education, execution, and expertise. 👉 If you want to stay ahead of this shift, join our courses and build practical knowledge in blockchain, crypto infrastructure, and the future of financial services. 🔘Blockchain Accounting Course Series 🔘Blockchain Audit Course Series 🔘Blockchain Finance Course Series 🔘Blockchain Law & Digital Assets Course Series Because the next wave of finance won’t wait — and neither should your skills. https://hubs.li/Q03XQ0ds0 #Crypto#Blockchain#FinTech#CryptoRegulation#BankingIndustry #FinancialServices#Upskill#FutureSkills#BlockchainEducation
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Larry Liermann
Larry Liermann is Co-Founder and Head of Sales & Partnerships at MMBA, where he leads the company’s business development efforts and discussions with strategic partners, including Higher Education Institutions, Enterprise clients, and various industry organizations. He has led global sales teams at trading technology companies and is also a former Co-Founder of another Educational Technology startup.

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