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Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Concludes as Fed Withdraws Crypto Restrictions: A Long-Overdue Institutional Shift

The article discusses the end of "Operation Chokepoint 2.0," a coordinated U.S. regulatory effort to restrict banking services for the cryptocurrency industry in 2023. Internal FDIC documents confirmed this de-banking campaign, which increased regulatory friction and limited crypto firms' access to banking services following the collapse of several banks. A key tool was a Federal Reserve policy that classified crypto-related activities—such as stablecoin services, on-chain settlement, and crypto custody—as "high-risk innovation," subjecting them to additional scrutiny. Recently, the Federal Reserve officially revoked this restrictive policy, signaling a shift in regulatory approach. This change is not due to a sudden pro-crypto stance but reflects the growing recognition that isolating the industry is increasingly impractical. Stablecoin adoption has expanded, on-chain dollar settlements have become more frequent, and capital flows have continued outside the traditional banking system, creating potential systemic risks. The case of Custodia Bank, which was denied a master account and access to the dollar clearing system, exemplifies the impact of these policies. Custodia has since sought a rehearing, and its legal challenge is seen as a test of whether regulators are moving from a default rejection to a compliance-based准入 approach. Concurrently, the SEC issued guidance on how broker-dealers should custody crypto assets, detailing requirements for private key management, blockchain risk assessment, and response to extreme events like 51% attacks. Other agencies, like the OCC, have also expanded recognition of stablecoins and custody services. The overall trend indicates a regulatory pivot from blocking crypto to managing it structurally. Activities are being modularized into manageable components—settlement, custody, clearing, and risk control—rather than being treated as a monolithic high-risk category. The shift acknowledges that on-chain dollar flows are now a integral part of global finance, and regulators must engage with them rather than remain absent. The real impact will be seen in who is permitted to participate in the next phase of the dollar settlement and custody system.

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Michael Saylor Admits His ‘Big Mistake’ on Bitcoin, Says Price Falling After Strategy’s $2B Purchase Is ‘Good Thing’

Michael Saylor, founder of MicroStrategy, stated that Bitcoin's lack of price increase following the company's recent $2 billion purchase is a sign of market maturity, not weakness. He views this stability as positive, indicating Bitcoin's resilience to manipulation and its evolution into a global capital network rather than a speculative asset. Saylor admitted his past skepticism about Bitcoin was a "big mistake," referencing his 2013 comment that Bitcoin's "days are numbered." He remains highly bullish, expecting Bitcoin to appreciate 30% annually for the next 20 years, and emphasized its advantages over traditional assets due to its lack of employees, management, or counterparty risk. MicroStrategy now holds 671,268 Bitcoin, acquired at an average price of $74,972 each.

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US SEC Issues Key Crypto Custody Guidelines For Broker-Dealers

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Can Pump.fun survive after PUMP falls 80% amid legal woes?

Pump.fun, a Solana-based memecoin creation platform, faces an expanded class-action lawsuit approved by a federal court. The suit alleges that the platform, along with Solana Labs, enabled insider trading advantages, leading to an estimated $4–$5.5 billion in losses for retail traders. Internal chats suggest coordination with Solana Labs for early token purchases, resulting in RICO allegations. Consequently, PUMP’s price plummeted 80% from its all-time high to $0.0018, with market cap dropping to $644 million. Both spot and futures markets saw significant outflows, and technical indicators like RSI and DMI suggest strong downward momentum, potentially leading to further declines unless buyer confidence is restored.

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Fidelity macro lead calls $65K Bitcoin bottom in 2026, end of bull cycle

Fidelity's global macro director Jurrien Timmer suggests Bitcoin may have peaked at its $125,000 all-time high in October, marking the end of its typical four-year halving cycle. He predicts a potential downturn with support level around $65,000–75,000 and a possible "off year" for Bitcoin in 2026. This view contrasts with analysts like Delphi Digital's Tom Shaughnessy, who expects new all-time highs in 2026 once the market recovers from October’s major liquidation event. Regulatory progress and institutional adoption are cited as potential bullish drivers, though current social sentiment remains bearish as Bitcoin dipped below $85,000. Data also shows "smart money" traders are net short on Bitcoin but long on Ethereum.

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