OCC Confirms Bank Authority to Hold Certain Crypto-Assets as Principal for Purposes of Paying Crypto-Asset Network Fees
WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today confirmed permissible bank activities related to paying crypto-asset network fees. The OCC published Interpretive Letter 1186 confirming that a national bank may pay network fees, sometimes referred to as “gas fees,” on blockchain networks to facilitate otherwise permissible activities and hold, as principal, amounts of […]
SEC’s ‘Project Crypto’ – Chairman Atkins Outlines Regulatory Vision
On November 12, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins delivered a keynote address unveiling the next phase of “Project Crypto,” the SEC’s initiative to provide clarity and consistency in applying US securities laws to digital assets. Atkins emphasized the SEC’s commitment to establishing a regulatory […]
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Beyond Speculation
The cryptocurrency sector is entering a new era, defined less by speculation and more by real-world adoption, security, and institutional integration. Arete Equities is committed to shaping this transformation by backing platforms, infrastructure, and technologies that enable digital assets to become a trusted pillar of the global financial system. Our investment approach focuses on areas […]
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Investing in Energy and Sustainability for Generational Impact Energy is the engine of global progress — and the sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Arete Equities invests across the energy spectrum, from traditional infrastructure to renewable technologies, with a singular mission: to power growth while driving sustainability. We recognize that the energy transition requires both […]