Emre Yumlu 
Strategy founder and one of the strongest institutional advocates of Bitcoin, Michael Saylor, made a striking statement on X following the new decision taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed):
Michael Saylor: “The road is now clear for Bitcoin and banking.”
Details of the Fed’s New Decision
The Fed announced that it has ended the special supervision program called “novel activities supervision program,” which was launched in 2023 to monitor banks’ crypto and fintech activities. From now on, these activities will be monitored through the standard supervisory process, just like traditional banking activities.
In its statement, the Fed emphasized that during the program, it gained a better understanding of risks in the crypto and fintech space, how banks responded to those risks, and potential vulnerabilities in the sector. With this experience now permanently integrated into the normal supervisory framework, one of the biggest uncertainties in banks’ crypto-related business models has been removed.
What Does This Mean for Bitcoin?
According to Saylor, this decision is not only a technical regulatory change but also a sign that barriers between traditional finance and the crypto market are easing. By ending the special supervision program, the Fed allows banks to operate in a more “normal” environment when providing services related to Bitcoin and other digital assets.
This move could both increase trust from a regulatory perspective and accelerate the integration of Bitcoin into the financial system.
The road is now clear for Bitcoin and banking. https://t.co/Kzu2ZKbz8m
— Michael Saylor (@saylor) August 15, 2025
Possible Impacts on the Sector
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Institutional Adoption May Increase: Since banks can now operate in a more predictable and “natural” regulatory framework, new institutions may find it easier to enter the crypto sector.
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Legitimacy of Bitcoin Strengthens: Saylor’s frequently repeated view that “Bitcoin is a digital gold and a reserve asset” could be reinforced as the banking world begins to embrace this vision.
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Better Risk Management: By integrating the experience gained from the program into the standard process, the Fed may be able to manage potential crises more effectively and quickly.
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