White House Prepares Order to Fine Banks for Discriminatory Practices Against Conservatives and Crypto Firms

The Trump administration drafts an executive order targeting banks that refuse crypto firms service due to regulatory or political bias, potentially curbing practices reminiscent of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, as industry figures express concern.

Summary

A Wall Street Journal report reveals that the Trump administration is preparing a draft executive order to investigate and penalize banks for denying services to crypto firms under regulatory or political pressure. The order, which echoes themes from Operation Chokepoint 2.0, mandates federal regulators to examine potential breaches of consumer protection and credit access laws, amid industry accounts of widespread debanking.

Terms & Concepts
  • Debanking: The process of banks terminating services to clients, often based on regulatory pressures or perceived risks.
  • Crypto Firms: Companies involved in digital assets and blockchain-related financial operations.
  • Operation Chokepoint 2.0: A term describing alleged coordinated regulatory efforts to restrict banking services for crypto companies, echoing past government initiatives.