Ripple Receives Final U.S. OCC Approval to Establish National Trust Bank, Will Support RLUSD and Institutional Digital Asset Custody
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has officially approved applications related to Ripple National Trust Bank. This approval will provide Ripple with a platform to operate under the federal regulatory framework, allowing it to support its US dollar stablecoin RLUSD and offer digital asset custody services to corporate clients. Garlinghouse stated that this move reflects the integration of the crypto industry with the traditional banking system, emphasizing the importance of innovation, accountability, and federal oversight.
