2026-01-14 12:29:42

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell recently publicly stated that major banks are now fully authorized to provide Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related services. This is not a small event — it indicates that the barriers between traditional finance and digital assets are rapidly breaking down.

Imagine, a few years ago regulators were setting numerous obstacles, and now they suddenly open up completely. The speed of policy shift far exceeds market expectations. The full embrace of crypto assets by the banking industry—what does it mean? It signifies that the reconstruction of digital financial infrastructure has already begun.

From policy pressure to policy support, how fast can this transition be? Now everyone can see it. The integration of traditional finance and Web3 is no longer a future concept but an ongoing process.

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RugpullTherapist

· 10h ago

It should have been like this a long time ago; banks may not embrace it willingly, but they have to accept the inevitable trend.

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TokenStorm

· 01-14 21:46

On-chain data is all telling stories, but I still bet that this rebound will get me liquidated. After all, history tends to repeat itself, right?

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WenMoon42

· 01-14 19:24

Wow, has the Federal Reserve really loosened its stance? A few years ago they were suppressing, now they’re openly easing—this turnaround is incredible. Wait, is it true that banks are fully entering the market, or are they just putting up smoke screens again... Oh my god, finally this day has come. Traditional finance is being forced to embrace our world. If you don’t believe it, just wait and see if they change their tune again later. That’s how regulators are. Now big institutions will be rushing to buy BTC, do retail investors still have a chance... Is this for real? When did Powell become so pro-crypto? There must be some insider info.

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AlphaWhisperer

· 01-14 12:59

Damn, the banks are really starting to play with crypto. This policy shift is incredible. Powell's words are equivalent to official propaganda surrendering to finance. All the previous FUD is now a joke. I've said it before, institutional entry is inevitable. Now it's finally happening... really not early, not late. The idea of dismantling barriers is brilliant. A few years ago, they were suppressing it, and now they are embracing it fully. Irony. Wait, can it really be fully open? Or is it just a verbal promise, and we still have to wait for actual implementation? The banking sector truly treats Web3 as their bread and butter. Traditional finance is about to be reshaped. It feels like the regulators have finally given up, acknowledging the inevitability of the crypto space. With such a policy shift, a large influx of capital is coming... the market hasn't even reacted yet. Another historic moment. Looking back in a few years, this news today will be significant.

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ColdWalletAnxiety

· 01-14 12:58

Wait, did Powell really say that? It feels a bit sudden. Weren't they still hitting a bottleneck before?

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SellTheBounce

· 01-14 12:58

Don't get too excited just yet; this is the best time to sell. --- Bank entry? Ha, there’s always a bagholder to buy the dip. --- As soon as policies loosen, they fully embrace. I've seen this trick too many times. --- Sell on the rebound; don't wait for it to fall again. --- Regulatory shifts are the most dangerous; history always teaches us this lesson. --- Full openness is often the last frenzy. Do you believe it? --- What does bank entry signify? It means retail investors should start selling. --- Wait, let's see what the technical indicators say. --- Isn't this just a shell swap to continue the scam? --- Sell on the rebound, be patient and wait for the market bottom. There are always lower points. --- Well said, it was about time to be cautious. --- The most frightening aspect of policy support is the诱空散户 (诱空:诱导空头, leading short-sellers; 散户: retail investors). --- Fusion in progress? That indicates the top is near.

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DeFiChef

· 01-14 12:57

Wow, Powell's move this time is really tough. Banks can directly play with cryptocurrencies now. Is this really not a dream? A few years ago it was still banned, now it's fully open. The contrast is incredible, it feels like regulators suddenly woke up. Traditional finance is finally dropping the act and embracing Web3 directly. This is going to shake up the landscape. The policy shift is so quick; the previous bears must be crying now, they didn't see it coming at all. But on the other hand, is the entry of banks a good thing? Could we get cut again? This time is really different, with infrastructure reconstruction and all that, it sounds unbelievable. Hey, wait, how are the people who bought coins before reacting now? Feeling proud? Haha

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ProofOfNothing

· 01-14 12:55

Wait, did Powell really say that? I didn't see this news trending... The banks are opening up their doors, I didn't expect it to happen so quickly. Traditional finance really can't sit still now.

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GasFeeCrier

· 01-14 12:51

Wait, did Powell really say that? Or was it taken out of context again? --- The day banks embraced crypto was the day I sold, haha. --- Barrier breakdown my ass, the real breakdown is in my wallet. --- Years ago, calling for a crackdown, now they all embrace it. The turnaround is so fast it’s a bit confusing. --- Oh my God, this is like turning serfs into singing masters. --- Traditional finance finally stops pretending, but I don’t believe it. --- From suppression to openness, is it really that simple? There must be a backup plan. --- Web3 integration in progress... Let me see how long this can last.

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AirdropF5Bro

· 01-14 12:37

Wow, is the bank really about to get involved now? What about those who criticized me before for saying "trading cryptocurrencies is gambling"? Where are they?

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