other material
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.50
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. to exit crypto-asset vertical; minimal financial impact
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.
- Four active institutional crypto clients account for ~1.5% of total revenues and 6% of total deposits.
- Company expects minimal financial impact from exiting this vertical.
- No loans outstanding to crypto clients; no crypto-assets on balance sheet.
- Exit process commenced; expected to be completed during 2023.
- CEO Mark DeFazio notes decision reflects regulatory environment and strategic assessment.