U.S. Banks Now Authorized to Hold Crypto for Gas Fees

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted U.S. banks permission to hold cryptocurrency for network fees associated with blockchain transactions. This update, effective November 2025, clarifies previously ambiguous guidelines regarding permissible bank activities. While this move will not trigger major financial shifts immediately, it allows banks to utilize small amounts of cryptocurrencies like ETH for operational needs. Notably, these holdings are specifically reserved for covering transaction-related fees and are not intended to be leveraged for investments.