币界网报道：The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services has launched an investigation into potential federal pressure on banks to sever ties with cryptocurrency clients. Chairman Patrick McHenry and Subcommittee Chair Bill Huizenga sent letters to the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC requesting documents and communications regarding their interactions with financial institutions on crypto-related matters. The probe follows reports of "Operation Choke Point 2.0," where regulators allegedly discouraged banks from servicing crypto firms through informal guidance rather than formal rulemaking. Lawmakers expressed concern that such actions could push crypto activities into less regulated spaces and harm financial innovation. The letters specifically seek information about any coordinated efforts among regulators to restrict banking access for crypto businesses, including communications about Silvergate Bank, Signature Bank, and other institutions serving the digital asset sector. The committee has given the agencies until August 14 to respond, marking the latest development in the ongoing tension between U.S. regulators and the cryptocurrency industry. This investigation comes amid broader congressional efforts to establish clearer regulatory frameworks for digital assets.