The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP) has launched a new initiative offering real-time cyber threat intelligence to eligible digital asset firms. This program allows these organizations access to the same threat briefings and intelligence previously reserved for established financial institutions, without any cost for participation.
Increased concern over digital asset threats
The need for strengthened cybersecurity comes after a year in which the digital asset sector saw billions in losses from cyberattacks. Data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis showed that crypto platforms suffered substantial financial damage during 2025, with state-backed actors from North Korea responsible for a large portion of those incidents.
Crypto companies have been facing a higher frequency of advanced attacks, highlighting vulnerabilities in digital asset infrastructure. Treasury officials point to the sharp uptick in both frequency and sophistication as the key motivation for rolling out the program to the crypto sector at this time.
The OCCIP serves as a branch within the Treasury focused on defending the critical infrastructure of the United States, particularly with respect to cyber threats targeting financial and digital assets. Its latest move is part of a broader effort to modernize security protocols across the financial landscape, reflecting the growing importance of digital asset markets.
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity Cory Wilson commented on the program’s goals, emphasizing the need for actionable, timely intelligence to reduce risk and strengthen defenses for digital asset companies.
Cyber threats targeting digital asset platforms are growing in frequency and sophistication. This initiative expands access to actionable threat information that helps firms strengthen defenses, reduce risk, and respond more effectively to incidents, according to Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity Cory Wilson.
By broadening access to these security briefings, the Treasury aims to address gaps in preparedness and incident response across the digital asset space.
GENIUS Act connection and federal policy
In addition to the immediate concerns of loss prevention, the Treasury’s initiative aligns with wider policy recommendations regarding the digital asset industry. The program supports guidance from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, which has advocated for integrating crypto companies into established financial oversight structures.
This latest step coincides with the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, which was signed into law in July 2025. The GENIUS Act is aimed at regulating the issuance and management of stablecoins, including setting standards for cybersecurity in this fast-evolving segment.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) had previously approved an implementation framework for the GENIUS Act. This framework, finalized in April, outlines baseline cybersecurity measures that stablecoin issuers must now follow.
Together, the Treasury’s real-time intelligence initiative and the GENIUS Act demonstrate an escalating effort to integrate digital asset firms into broader federal security and oversight systems. These measures signal the government’s attempt to reduce risks as the adoption of digital assets grows more mainstream.
