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crypto.news 2025-01-24 20:55:00

US Congress starts investigating crypto debanking allegations

The U.S. House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into alleged debanking practices targeting crypto companies. On Friday, Committee Chair James Comer sent letters to prominent crypto executives, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Uniswap founder Hayden Adams, seeking information about reported banking restrictions. The inquiry aims to assess whether financial institutions acted independently or were influenced by government pressure to deny services to crypto firms. 1/ Today we, along with some of the most important crypto companies and investors, received a letter from @GOPoversight asking for information on the recent debanking of lawful companies and individuals. We’re grateful for @RepJamesComer ’s leadership on this critical issue. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/vTvT88jZAB — Blockchain Association (@BlockchainAssn) January 24, 2025 These allegations, referred to as “Operation Choke Point 2.0,” draw parallels to an Obama-era initiative that targeted industries deemed high-risk for fraud. Recent reports suggest that federal regulators may have coordinated efforts to restrict crypto firms’ access to traditional banking services. You might also like: New U.S. crypto policies could reshape the market and create fresh opportunities Crypto’s regulatory turbulence in recent years The investigation follows years of complaints from crypto founders about abrupt account closures and banking hurdles, particularly during the Biden administration. Lawmakers have expressed concerns that debanking stifles innovation and pushes technological advancements overseas. The committee also highlighted potential political discrimination, citing claims from industry leaders and First Lady Melania Trump’s memoir, which described a similar experience. You might also like: Riot Platforms exec slams Ripple for sabotaging strategic Bitcoin reserve

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