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'Two cops on the beat': Regulator wants sole authority to charter fintech firms

7.1.2021
The OCC’s acting head is pushing against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s intention to charter non-depository fintech firms

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4.1.2021
PlayStation Plus and the Hydrow Connected Rower lead Monday’s best deals.Read more

OCC Economist Cites Benefits of Issuing Bank Charters to Stablecoin Providers

15.12.2020
The OCC's head economist said in a paper that chartering stablecoin providers would offer benefits to consumers, as well as to the firms themselves

Aegis Custody Clears Hurdle in Bid for South Dakota Trust Charter

11.12.2020
Aegis Custody wants to build a tokenized bridge between U.S. investors and trade finance opportunities in Asia

Paxos Becomes Latest Crypto Firm to File for Federal Bank Charter

9.12.2020
Stablecoin issuer and crypto services firm Paxos has filed to become a federally-regulated bank in the U.S. According to a public document released Wednesday and dated Dec. 8, Paxos is seeking to create the Paxos National Trust, filing an application with the Office of the Comptroller of...

New Draft U.S. Law Will Make It Illegal To Issue Stablecoins Without Federal Reserve Approval

4.12.2020
Three U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill that will force private stablecoin issuers to obtain a banking charter (or license) and approval from the Federal Reserve before they can issue a stablecoin. Instigated by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, with support from Reps. Jesús García and Stephen...

Custodian Anchorage Seeks Charter From Crypto-Friendly US Bank Regulator OCC

17.11.2020
If its application is approved, Anchorage would be the first crypto company to get a national bank charter

Blockchain Bites: Figure Files for Banking Charter, Cred for Bankruptcy

9.11.2020
Also: Ripple is opening a new office in Dubai and President-elect Joe Biden mulls two crypto-friendly potential cabinet picks

Figure Technologies Applies for US National Bank Charter

6.11.2020
A charter would give the fintech national clearance for its blockchain-based financial services

Crypto Startup Avanti Receives License To Operate as National Bank in Wyoming

30.10.2020
Crypto startup Avanti Financial Group has been granted a license to offer banking services by the Wyoming State Banking Board. The license, or bank charter, means Avanti can now operate as a conventional bank – but one with a twist, capable of holding both crypto and dollars. It plans...

Interview: Caitlin Long and David Kinitsky on crypto's big win with Kraken Financial bank charter

17.9.2020
Avanti CEO and Kraken Financial Managing Director discuss Wyoming's progressive steps in blockchain regulation

Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange Gets US Banking License, Plans to Be Global Bank

17.9.2020
Cryptocurrency trading platform Kraken has received a banking license recognized under federal law to operate as a bank in the U.S. The company has outlined its plans to offer a number of cryptocurrency-focused financial services locally and globally. Kraken Now a US Bank Kraken announced Wednesday...

Kraken Becomes First Crypto Exchange to Become a US Bank

16.9.2020
Kraken is the first cryptocurrency firm to become a bank. On Wednesday, the Wyoming Banking Board voted to approve the San Francisco-based crypto exchange’s application for a special purpose depository institution (SPDI) charter. Kraken is the first SPDI bank in Wyoming and according to the Wyoming...

OCC Chief Says Americans Gravitating Toward Digital Currencies: Urges Banks to Embrace Innovation

21.8.2020
Brian Brooks, the acting comptroller of currency at the U.S. Office of Comptroller of Currency (OCC), says America must adopt digital currency payment rails if the country hopes to compete with global payment rails in the future. He insists changing consumer needs must be prioritized over...

Demand for Charter Cities During Covid-19 Pandemic Grows Exponential – People Desire Semi-Autonomous Zones

17.6.2020
For quite some time now, a number of libertarians, bitcoin evangelists, and blockchain entrepreneurs have been promoting the idea of charter cities and seasteading concepts. One such project, Pronomos Capital, has raised $9 million from heavyweight investors like venture capitalist Peter Thiel....