Operation Chokepoint


Policy

FDIC Reverses U.S. Crypto Banking Policy That Demanded Prior Approvals

The U.S. banking agency withdrew policies that contributed to crypto industry accusations that it pressured institutions to "debank" digital assets customers.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Finance

ConsenSys Twice Hit by Operation Chokepoint, CEO Lubin Credits Bank for Fighting Back

The MetaMask creator survived by having redundant backup accounts, said Lubin, who was also personally targeted.

ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin (CoinDesk archives)

Policy

Crypto's Senate Ally Lummis Pushes Federal Agencies on Digital Assets Issues

Senator Cynthia Lummis, set to lead the Senate Banking Committee's digital assets panel, went after the sale of U.S. bitcoin holdings and FDIC debanking.

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Wyoming Republican

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