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Latin America’s biggest digital bank just won a key battle to offer crypto custody in U.S.
30.1.2026
The Brazilian digital bank announced it received conditional OCC approval to provide deposit accounts, credit cards, lending and digital asset custody in the United States
Laser Digital Files OCC Application to Form US National Trust Bank
29.1.2026
Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura Group, applies to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form Laser Digital National Trust Bank for institutional digital asset custody and spot trading. Laser Digital Americas Group Holdings Inc. filed a de novo application with...
Fidelity readies digital dollar as stablecoins move into institutional finance
28.1.2026
Fidelity will issue a stablecoin through its newly approved national trust bank, signaling deeper institutional use of blockchain-based payment infrastructure
Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF's bank charter
24.1.2026
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application
U.S. Senator Warren rebuffed on delay of World Liberty bank charter over Trump ties
23.1.2026
The OCC says the trust-bank application tied to President Donald Trump-connected World Liberty Financial will move ahead without the senator's requested pause
Revolut drops U.S. bank merger plan to seek standalone license: FT
23.1.2026
The fintech company believes a de novo banking license under the Trump administration will be faster than acquiring an existing bank, avoiding the need to maintain physical branches
Revolut Drops US Bank Buyout Plan, Eyes Fresh OCC License
23.1.2026
Key Highlights: Revolut scraps plans of acquiring US bank as per report by Financial Times. The company is…
Warren seeks delay to World Liberty bank bid until Trump cuts ties
14.1.2026
“We have never seen financial conflicts or corruption of this magnitude,” said Senator Elizabeth Warren on US President Donald Trump's links to World Liberty Financial
Crypto exchanges brace for pressure as banks like JPMorgan enter spot trading
23.12.2025
The national banks regulator OCC released a statement signaling a shift in rules that will have significant crypto market consequences across the United States
Palmer Luckey’s Erebor hits $4.3B valuation as regulators advance bank charter
22.12.2025
Luckey-backed Erebor raised $350 million at a $4.35 billion valuation as OCC and FDIC approvals signal momentum for crypto- and AI-focused banking
Fold Expands to All 50 US States After Bitgo Receives OCC Banking Charter
18.12.2025
Fold has secured nationwide consumer bitcoin access in the United States through a single federally supervised trust framework, following a partnership tied to Bitgo Bank & Trust’s newly granted Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) charter. Bitcoin Platform Fold Achieves Nationwide...
Ripple Wins Major Federal Baking License from OCC
12.12.2025
Key Highlights OCC has approved Ripple to operate a national trust bank Ripple is planning to establish Ripple…
Paxos, Fidelity, Ripple, BitGo, and Circle secure US trust bank approvals
12.12.2025
The conditional approvals clear a path for major crypto companies to operate as national trust banks under the supervision of the US OCC
Crypto among sectors ‘debanked’ by 9 major banks: US regulator
11.12.2025
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said crypto was one of many industries that banks had denied services to, and it could refer its findings to the Justice Department
OCC Clarifies Bank Authority for Regulated Crypto Trade Execution
11.12.2025
U.S. banks won fresh clarity as the OCC confirmed they can execute riskless principal crypto transactions, opening regulated pathways for customer trades while reinforcing safety and compliance expectations across the growing digital-asset market. OCC Clarifies Bank Role In Riskless Principal...
OCC Signals Major Shift With Crypto Charters Poised to Reshape Banking
10.12.2025
Rising confidence in crypto’s role in U.S. banking gained traction as the OCC signaled openness to chartering digital-asset firms, underscoring that modern trust bank activity and financial competitiveness increasingly hinge on integrating emerging technologies. OCC Signals Expanding Pathways...
OCC boss says ‘no justification’ to judge banks and crypto differently
9.12.2025
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s Jonathan Gould says crypto companies should have a path to supervision in the banking system, which can evolve to embrace blockchain
OCC Head: Major Banks Rush to Get Crypto Charters in 2025
8.12.2025
Key Highlights In the latest statement, the OCC revealed a major development that approves new federally chartered banks…
U.S. Regulator Pushes Back on Banks Fighting Crypto's Pursuit of Trust Charters
8.12.2025
Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould spoke at an industry event in Washington, arguing that the OCC won't resist crypto because of banker complaints
OCC Affirms Banks May Hold Crypto to Pay Network Fees
19.11.2025
New OCC guidance ignites momentum for banks by clearing a path to hold limited crypto-assets for essential network fees, unlocking faster blockchain payments, sharper operational efficiency and broader participation in emerging financial rails across institutions. OCC Guidance Sparks Fresh Momentum...