The lessons learned at Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Congressional hearings
The Congressional hearings on "Operation Chokepoint 2.0" highlighted sharp partisan disagreements over whether the Biden administration deliberately pressured banks to cut off crypto firms, though both sides ultimately agreed on the need for clearer banking regulations. While Republicans accused regulators of overreach, Democrats dismissed the controversy as political theater, yet there was bipartisan support for reforms like written guidance and increased transparency.