The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted preliminary approval for Erebor Bank’s de novo national charter, a significant step towards integrating digital assets under […]
OCC Grants Erebor Bank License to Enter Crypto Market
Erebor Bank, a fintech company backed by Peter Thiel, has received conditional approval from the OCC to enter the cryptocurrency and AI banking sectors. This significant move signals […]
Coinbase Seeks OCC Trust Charter for Expanded Services
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) seeking a trust charter. This move aims to streamline oversight and […]
Coinbase Seeks Federal Approval to Expand Crypto Services
Major U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has filed for a National Trust Company Charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), aiming to expand its regulated […]
OCC Encourages Community Banks to Partner with Stablecoin Developers
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) has issued a call for community banks to form partnerships with companies developing stablecoins. This initiative seeks to foster […]
Banks Can Offer Cryptocurrency Custody Services After Major U.S. Regulatory Shift
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has paved the way for banks to provide cryptocurrency custody services to their clients. This landmark decision allows […]
OCC Approves Cryptocurrency Activities for Bank Customers
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has shifted its stance on cryptocurrency, allowing banks to buy, sell, and provide custody services for digital assets. This […]
U.S. Banks Get Green Light for Full Crypto Services, Including Custody and Trading
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has announced new guidance allowing U.S. banks to offer comprehensive crypto services, including custody and trading. This marks a […]
OCC Loosens Restrictions on Bank Participation in Cryptocurrency Services
The Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) has expanded regulations allowing federally chartered banks and savings associations to provide cryptocurrency services, such as custody and execution. This […]
OCC Grants Clarity on Crypto Asset Management for Banks
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued new guidelines, Interpretive Letter 1184, providing clarity on how national banks and federal savings associations can […]
US Banking Regulator Approves Specific Crypto Services for Banks
The Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) has granted a green light to banks for certain crypto-related services. Acting Comptroller Rodney Hood stated that banks can offer […]