The U.S. government is considering taking significant measures to curb potential discriminatory practices in the banking sector. According to The Wall Street Journal, the White House is drafting an executive order aimed at investigating and penalizing large financial institutions suspected of unfair treatment of conservative groups and Crypto Assets companies.

This potential policy will require banking regulatory agencies, including the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, to conduct comprehensive reviews of Financial Institutions. The focus will be on whether there are violations of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws, and the Consumer Financial Protection Act. The government's main concern is that certain banks may refuse to provide account opening or loan services based on a customer's political stance or the fact that they engage in Crypto Assets-related business.

If this order is ultimately implemented, it will send a clear signal to the banking industry: services must not be selected based on political preferences or industry prejudice. This initiative is particularly aimed at the currently high-profile Crypto Assets industry and specific political groups.

For the Crypto Assets industry, this is undoubtedly a positive development. It may open up more channels for financial services in the industry, promoting its further development and mainstream adoption. At the same time, this also reflects the government's efforts to ensure the fairness and inclusivity of financial services, preventing any specific groups or emerging industries from being treated unfairly.

However, this policy may also spark controversy regarding government intervention in the decision-making of private enterprises. Banks may argue that they have the right to choose clients based on risk assessment, especially considering the volatility and regulatory uncertainty of the Crypto Assets industry.

Regardless, if this policy is ultimately implemented, it will have a profound impact on the U.S. banking industry and the Crypto Assets industry, potentially reshaping the relationship between the two sectors.