data from a recent report by the Bitcoin-focused financial services company River indicates that 14 of the top 25 U.S. banks are currently building or offering Bitcoin products for their clients. This marks a significant shift in the stance of traditional financial institutions toward digital assets. 

Overview of Bank Offerings

The banks are developing a range of Bitcoin-related products, driven by customer demand, competitive pressure, and clearer regulatory guidance from bodies like the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). 

Specific offerings vary by institution and often target high-net-worth (HNW) or institutional clients. Services generally fall into two main categories: 

Custody Solutions: Secure storage of digital assets for institutions and HNW clients.

Trading Services: Integrated trading capabilities within existing brokerage platforms or dedicated platforms. 

Major Banks Involved

Several major U.S. banks are leading the push into Bitcoin services: 

JPMorgan Chase: One of the largest banks, offering trading services and known for its institutional-grade research and risk management in the crypto space.

Goldman Sachs: Provides over-the-counter (OTC) Bitcoin trading services to its HNW clients.

BNY Mellon: An early pioneer in institutional custody, offering Bitcoin and Ether custody services for select clients.

PNC Group: Has launched both custody and trading services for its clients.

State Street: A major custody bank that has announced comprehensive digital asset and custody services.

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