FEDERAL RESERVE REMOVES 'REPUTATIONAL RISK' FROM BANK EXAMINATIONS

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The Federal Reserve has eliminated “reputational risk” as a factor in bank exams, aligning with the OCC and FDIC in removing a key regulatory barrier that critics say fueled discriminatory debanking of crypto firms. The change may allow banks to reengage with digital asset companies without fear of regulatory backlash. The move marks a notable shift in U.S. banking supervision amid political scrutiny of Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and growing pressure to clarify crypto access.