What is the US Treasury OCCIP cyber program for crypto?

OCCIP shares free, real-time cybersecurity threat intel with participating digital asset firms, same as banks get — covering hacks, malware, and state actors.

Will Treasury intel prevent all crypto hacks?

No silver bullet, but it arms firms against sophisticated threats like Lazarus Group infiltrations, slashing risks via shared patterns and early warnings.

How do crypto companies join the OCCIP program?

Opt-in via Treasury channels; details in their announcement. Voluntary, no cost, focused on blockchain security.

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Treasury Unlocks Free Cyber Intel for Crypto Defenders

Uncle Sam just threw crypto a lifeline. Free cybersecurity intel from the Treasury could blunt the edge of nation-state hackers preying on digital assets.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

US Treasury seal overlaid on blockchain network with cyber shield icons

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Treasury's OCCIP extends free cyber threat intel to crypto firms, matching bank-level protection. 𝕏
North Korean hackers like Lazarus used social engineering for Drift's $280M exploit. 𝕏
This fulfills Trump-era recs, potentially accelerating secure crypto adoption like early internet firewalls did. 𝕏

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