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Banks in US Can Now Offer Crypto Custody Services, Regulator Says

Banks in US Can Now Offer Crypto Custody Services, Regulator Says

Banks in US Can Now Offer Crypto Custody Services, Regulator Says

U.S. regulators have cleared the way for national banks to provide cryptocurrency custody services on behalf of customers.

U.S. regulators have cleared the way for national banks to provide cryptocurrency custody services on behalf of customers.

U.S. regulators have cleared the way for national banks to provide cryptocurrency custody services on behalf of customers.

AccessTimeIconJul 22, 2020, 5:00 PM
Updated Sep 14, 2021, 9:34 AM
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