Breaking: U.S. federal banking regulators have officially clarified that banks are permitted to purchase, sell, and provide custody services for cryptocurrencies. This regulatory green light marks a major shift in how traditional financial institutions can engage with digital assets. The move signals growing institutional acceptance of crypto in mainstream banking operations, opening pathways for banks to offer crypto-related services to their clients. This development removes barriers that previously limited bank participation in the crypto ecosystem and could accelerate institutional adoption of blockchain-based assets.