Regulatory Progress: OCC Charters and Custody

Bitcoin faces one of its most critical moments yet. The crypto market is reeling as Bitcoin ETFs sink underwater, creating a $100 billion liquidity crunch not seen since FTX. Analysts warn that many new crypto ETFs could face liquidation just months after launch, even as the SEC opens the door to hundreds more under new listing rules. Meanwhile, Grayscale predicts 2026 will mark the dawn of crypto’s institutional era & DTCC begins tokenizing U.S. Treasuries.