Uncertainty created by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) lack of clarity on risks posed by crypto assets has left member banks with the impression the agency wants banks to avoid them, according to a new report.
The report on “FDIC Strategies Related to Crypto Asset Risks” released by the agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) last week recommended the FDIC conduct a risk assessment of crypto assets and provide clear guidance to member banks about those risks.
