Treasury Opens Cyber Threat Sharing Program for U.S. Crypto Firms

• Treasury’s OCCIP is launching a cyber threat-sharing initiative for eligible U.S. digital asset firms.
• Qualified firms will receive the same actionable cybersecurity information that the Treasury already shares with traditional financial institutions.
• Treasury says the move supports responsible digital asset innovation and responds to rising cyber threats.

The U.S. Treasury Department is opening a new cybersecurity information-sharing program for the digital asset industry, giving eligible crypto firms access to the same threat intelligence it already shares with traditional financial institutions. 

Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection announced the initiative on April 9 and said it will provide “timely, actionable cybersecurity information” to qualifying U.S. digital asset firms and industry groups.

Treasury said the effort advances a recommendation from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets and is meant to help crypto firms identify, prevent, and respond to cyber threats targeting customers and networks. The department added that interested firms can contact OCCIP directly and that the service will be provided at no cost for entities that meet Treasury’s criteria. 

Treasury Extends Bank-Grade Threat Intelligence

Treasury framed the initiative as a recognition that digital asset firms now matter more to the broader financial system. Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Luke Pettit said, “Digital asset firms are an increasingly important part of the U.S. financial sector, and their resilience is critical to the health of the broader system.” 

He added, “By extending access to the same high-quality cybersecurity information used by traditional financial institutions, Treasury is helping promote a more secure and responsible digital asset ecosystem.”

Treasury also tied the move to its digital asset policy agenda. Counselor to the Secretary for Digital Assets Tyler Williams said, “This initiative reflects the principles of the GENIUS Act by promoting responsible innovation grounded in strong cybersecurity and operational resilience.” He added that access to timely cyber threat information is essential as digital assets become more integrated into the financial system. 

Treasury Points to Rising Threat Pressure

Treasury’s cybersecurity team said the program responds to a threat environment that is becoming more aggressive. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity Cory Wilson said, “Cyber threats targeting digital asset platforms are growing in frequency and sophistication.”

He added, “This initiative expands access to actionable threat information that helps firms strengthen defenses, reduce risk, and respond more effectively to incidents.” 

The official announcement did not spell out which categories of crypto firms will qualify, beyond saying the program is open to eligible U.S. digital asset firms and industry organizations that meet Treasury’s criteria. That leaves more detail to come about how broad the industry rollout will be in practice.

Rollout Lands Amid Wider Cyber Policy Debate

The timing is notable. The White House’s fiscal 2027 budget proposal calls for a $707 million cut to CISA, saying the agency should refocus on core missions. 

That contrast is likely to draw attention. Treasury is expanding cyber coordination with the crypto sector at the same time, while the administration is seeking to shrink another major federal cybersecurity agency. Even so, Treasury’s message is clear: digital asset firms are now important enough to receive direct, bank-grade cyber threat intelligence from Washington.

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