U.S. Regulator OCC Clarifies How Banks Can Handle Network 'Gas Fees'

US Regulator: Banks can Hold Crypto to Pay Blockchain fees

The OCC US banking regulator, said Tuesday that banks can now hold crypto to pay crypto-asset blockchain network fees.

U.S. Regulator OCC Clarifies How Banks Can Handle Network 'Gas Fees'

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency explained to the national banks it oversees how they can hold crypto for paying gas fees.

Crypto Move: OCC Delivers High-Impact Clarity on Bank Handling of Network Fees

The OCC confirmed that national banks can pay blockchain network fees and hold the crypto needed for those payments. The ruling clarifies how banks can handle small crypto balances for testing and daily operations. Analysts such as Mark Hensley say the guidance removes long-standing uncertainty for regulated banks. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued Interpretive Letter 1186 on November 18, confirming that national banks may pay…

OCC Letter May Enable U.S. Banks to Hold Ethereum and Participate in Proof-of-Stake Validation

The post OCC Letter May Enable U.S. Banks to Hold Ethereum and Participate in Proof-of-Stake Validation appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s Interpretive Letter 1186, issued on November 18, allows national banks to hold native crypto assets as principal and pay blockchain network fees directly. This guidance enables deeper participation in public blockchains, including staking-like activities,…

OCC Permits US Banks to Use Crypto for Gas Fees

OCC allows US banks to use crypto for blockchain gas fees, marking a regulatory change.

OCC Clears U.S. Banks to Hold Crypto for Network Fee Payments

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released new guidance that allows national banks to hold specific cryptocurrencies for the sole purpose of covering blockchain network fees. This decision, outlined in Interpretive Letter 1186 issued on November 18, 2025, confirms that banks can keep crypto assets on their books as part of their operational needs when acting as principal. Holding Crypto to Keep Transactions Moving According to th…