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In a move reflecting growing pressure to integrate digital assets into the traditional financial system, Republican U.S. senators have urged major regulatory bodies to revise bank capital rules regarding Bitcoin. According to reports, the lawmakers sent a request to the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and the OCC to reconsider current requirements. This push specifically targets rules that impose a 1,250% risk-weighting, which senators argue effectively prevents regulated banks from offering custody services for crypto assets.
These legislative efforts are part of a broader conflict over standards set by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, which require banks to hold one dollar in capital for every dollar of Bitcoin exposure, making it prohibitively expensive compared to traditional assets. In comparison, major financial institutions like BNY Mellon have shown increasing interest in digital asset services despite these stringent regulatory hurdles. Per market data, easing these capital constraints could unlock significant institutional inflows that have been sidelined by high capital costs.
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Sign InMarket participants are now monitoring regulatory responses as Bitcoin trades at pivotal levels as of the June 7, 2026 close. Looking ahead, investors are watching for Fed Kashkari’s speech on June 2, 2026, for potential comments on financial stability and regulatory policy. Additionally, upcoming economic catalysts including South Korean inflation and Hungarian GDP data in early June, per the economic calendar, will serve as indirect drivers for risk appetite in the digital asset space.