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Received conditional approval from OCC, Bastion can apply to establish a national trust bank
stablecoin infrastructure company Bastion has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to apply to establish a national trust bank. Founded in 2023 by two former a16z crypto executives, Bastion provides white-label stablecoin issuance, reserve custody, customer wallets, and payment infrastructure for enterprises; its investors include Coinbase Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, and Samsung Next, and its latest funding round last year raised $14.6 million.
OpenReserve receives preliminary approval for full-service national bank, must raise $210 million and maintain 12% Tier 1 leverage ratio
Odaily News: Blockchain-native fintech startup OpenReserve received preliminary conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on September 2 to establish a full-service national bank in Salt Lake City, Utah. The approval process took less than five months, with OpenReserve submitting its application on April 13.OpenReserve must raise at least $210 million in initial paid-in capital within 12 months and maintain a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 12% for three years after opening. It must also commence operations within 18 months, or the approval will lapse. The relevant deadlines are September 2027 and March 2028, respectively.OpenReserve plans to offer tokenized deposits, treasury management, foreign correspondent banking, and Banking-as-a-Service for institutional clients. The full-service national bank charter, upon final approval, would allow it to accept deposits and conduct lending activities.OpenReserve previously completed a $25 million seed funding round led by a16z crypto, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Jump Capital, and Wintermute Ventures, among others. The company plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary to issue and redeem dollar-denominated, reserve-backed stablecoins, but that subsidiary has not yet filed an application with the OCC. (Decrypt)
Goldman Sachs: Crypto Trading Has Fallen for Ten Consecutive Months, Turning Point May Be Approaching
According to Chaoxiang Research, Goldman Sachs' research report dated August 24, 2026, indicates that cryptocurrency trading volume fell 30% in July and 21% in August, declining for 10 consecutive months, a duration that exceeded the median of the previous five cycles. Trading volume in this cycle has dropped 75% from its peak, while cryptocurrency market capitalization rebounded 21% over the past week. Goldman Sachs suggests a turning point in trading volume may emerge if market cap remains at current levels. On the regulatory front, 35% of institutional investors cite regulatory uncertainty as the biggest hurdle, while 32% identify regulatory clarity as the primary catalyst. The SEC recently proposed an innovation exemption framework. In 2026, over 10 additional digital asset companies received bank charters from the OCC, and more than 15 crypto firms have already been incorporated into the federal banking system. Crypto companies reduced expenses by an average of approximately 5% in 2026, lifting operating margins by roughly 5.8 percentage points. Goldman Sachs remains cautiously optimistic for the second half of the year, with sector valuations currently positioned at the 30th percentile over a five-year period. Key recommendations include COIN (target price $196), HOOD ($124), IBKR ($114, featured on Goldman Sachs' Conviction List US), and FIGR ($43). The investment logic diverges across the three sectors: traditional brokerages are poised for a September reversal, prediction markets are driven by the election cycle, and crypto equities benefit from a triple catalyst of market cap recovery, cost reductions, and regulatory reform.
Crypto.com Custody will provide institutional-grade custody and liquidity services for XYO and XL1
Crypto.com Custody has announced it will provide institutional-grade custody and liquidity services for XYO and XL1. This marks the first listing on a major trading platform for XL1 following its token sale, allowing qualified institutions and high-net-worth clients to store, manage, and exchange both tokens through a regulated pathway. Related assets will be held in client-segregated MPC wallets and held by bankruptcy-remote entities. Private keys are protected by multi-party computation running within a trusted execution environment. Clients have access to cold storage, audit trails, and Crypto.com’s institutional liquidity services. Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com, stated that digital asset organizations require custody solutions that offer both security and liquidity. Markus Levin, co-founder of XYO, noted that after XYO was initially listed on the Crypto.com trading platform, the relationship between the two parties has continued to expand. In July 2026, Citadel Securities invested $400 million in Crypto.com at a valuation of $20 billion. In February 2026, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) conditionally approved Crypto.com to establish Crypto.com National Trust Bank.
Digital asset trading platform EDX Markets has completed a $76 million Series C funding round, led by SBI Holdings.
EDX Markets, an institutional digital asset trading platform, announced the completion of a $76 million Series C funding round, led by Japan's major financial group SBI Holdings. The company stated that the proceeds from this round will be used to upgrade its trading, clearing, and settlement infrastructure, accelerate product iteration, and promote the scaled rollout of global institutional services.Previously, EDX had launched EDX FlowConnect, empowering enterprises to compliantly launch digital asset trading services. Additionally, the platform has submitted an application to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish EDX Trust, aiming to build a federally regulated digital asset custody, clearing, settlement, and risk management system. (Prnewswire)
OCC Proposes Applying the Bank Secrecy Act to Stablecoin Issuers
According to PYMNTS, on June 22, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a proposed rulemaking requiring payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs) under its supervision to comply with provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the GENIUS Act, and mandating that they implement anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs, sanctions programs, and reporting requirements administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The rule would also establish an OCC supervisory and enforcement framework for PPSIs’ AML/CFT obligations and clarify coordination mechanisms between the OCC and FinCEN in enforcement actions. Previously, the OCC had jointly sought public comment with the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding requirements for stablecoin issuers to establish customer identification programs.
Galaxy Digital Files Application with U.S. OCC to Establish National Trust Bank
According to TheEnergyMag, Galaxy Digital (GLXY) filed an application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on October 29, planning to establish a national trust bank in New York to provide fiduciary investment advisory and digital asset services. The move aims to integrate the company's business operations under a federal regulatory framework.
USAT is independently issued by Anchorage, GENIUS Act approval process not yet initiated
Odaily reports: USAT is independently issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A., with Tether providing technology and supporting branding, strategy, and distribution. Anchorage's disclosure states that Tether is not the issuer of USAT and has no obligation to redeem or guarantee the token; USAT and USDT are different products with different issuers and legal arrangements.Anchorage's terms only allow approved customers to directly mint or redeem USAT, while other holders typically need to trade through exchanges or the secondary market. Its August 31, 2026 reserve report shows approximately 175.7 million redeemable USAT in circulation, corresponding to approximately $176.4 million in reserve assets.The GENIUS Act took effect on July 18, 2025, with its main issuance framework set to be implemented on January 18, 2027. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published the main implementing rules on October 21, 2026; as of October 27, the OCC had not yet initiated the application process, and public materials do not indicate that USAT has obtained issuance approval under the Act. (Bitcoin.com News)
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.
OCC Encourages Community Banks to Apply to Become Payment Stablecoin Issuers
Odaily reports: The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is encouraging community banks to develop payment stablecoin businesses and to consider applying to become approved payment stablecoin issuers. Last week, the OCC finalized rules related to the GENIUS Act, which will take effect in January next year.The initiative comes as several banking groups oppose the OCC's proposed rules on stablecoin yields, arguing that they deviate from the congressional legislative intent of the GENIUS Act. Earlier this month, the Independent Community Bankers of America sued the OCC, alleging that crypto companies are not subject to the same regulatory requirements and therefore have an advantage over community banks. (Cointelegraph)
Stablecoin Regulatory Rules Finalized, OCC Advances GENIUS Act Implementation
Odaily reports: The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has finalized implementation rules for the GENIUS Act, applicable to permitted payment stablecoin issuers, foreign issuers under OCC jurisdiction, and certain custodial activities of regulated entities, covering reserve backing, redemption, and risk management. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called the legislation a "watershed moment for American finance," likening it to the National Currency Act of 1863. The final rules did not incorporate Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering, or OFAC sanctions provisions; these matters will be addressed through subsequent rules coordinated with the Treasury Department. The GENIUS Act was signed into law in July 2025, and regulators failed to finalize rules before the July 18, 2026 deadline; the Federal Reserve proposed two related rules in September 2026. Both the GENIUS Act and the OCC's final rules are set to take effect on January 18, 2027, and the OCC has not yet announced a timeline for accepting issuer applications and exemption requests.
Automatic 7-day redemption extension clause removed, OCC final stablecoin rule set to take effect on January 18, 2027
Odaily reports: The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued the final stablecoin rule under the GENIUS Act, set to take effect on January 18, 2027. The rule removes the clause that automatically extended the redemption period to 7 calendar days once demand exceeded a threshold, and defines "prompt redemption" as the issuer initiating payment or crediting the issuer's account upon request; bank settlement is a separate subsequent step. The general processing deadline for eligible redemption requests is capped at 2 business days, excluding weekends and federal holidays; when redemption requests for a single brand exceed 10% of its circulating supply within 24 hours, the issuer must notify the OCC supervisory office within 24 hours, with the regulator having discretion over whether to extend the processing time, and issuers may not delay redemptions citing onboarding process deficiencies. The revised confidential PS-01 report will track unpaid tokens, average redemption duration, and redemption amounts exceeding 2 business days; the first weekly and quarterly reports are due on January 25 and March 31, 2027, respectively, both pending OMB approval.
Mizuho Analyst: Circle's Trust Bank Approval Unlikely to Resolve USDC Market Share Decline Dilemma
According to The Block, Mizuho Bank analysts noted that while Circle's approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank helps enhance its compliance credibility, it is insufficient to resolve current core pressures—the continued shrinkage of USDC market cap and increasingly fierce competition from Open USD—which still constitute a significant drag on $CRCL stock price.
Gate Ventures: Tech Stocks Hit New Highs Amid Inflationary Pressure, Crypto Market Risk Appetite Recovers
Odaily Odaily News According to the latest weekly report from Gate Ventures, global markets continued to strengthen last week, driven by the technology sector. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq index hit new record highs, with the S&P 500 gaining 2.36% for the week and the Nasdaq rising 4.52%. In the crypto market, BTC rose 4.6% last week, ETH rose 2.1%, spot BTC ETFs recorded net inflows for the fifth consecutive week, and market sentiment recovered to the neutral range. Additionally, the total market cap of cryptocurrencies excluding the top ten assets increased by 12.6% for the week.On the macroeconomic front, the ISM Services Price Index rose to 70.7, a two-year high, coupled with energy price fluctuations and the Federal Reserve's policy expectation of "keeping interest rates higher for longer," leading to increased market focus on a "stagflation" environment. On the industry level, Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has applied to the OCC for a national trust charter, highlighting the increasingly evident trend of industry compliance. In terms of investment and financing, 10 deals were completed last week totaling $34.2 million, primarily concentrated in the DeFi and infrastructure sectors. Among them, OpenTrade completed a $17 million funding round to accelerate the development of institutional-grade stablecoin yield infrastructure; OnRe secured a $5 million Series A round to advance its Solana-based tokenized reinsurance product offerings.
Morgan Stanley: It will still take time for Bitcoin to enter U.S. bank balance sheets, but preparations are already underway.
According to CoinDesk, Amy Oldenburg, Head of Digital Asset Strategy at Morgan Stanley, stated at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas that U.S. banks may hold bitcoin on their balance sheets in the future—but the timeline remains uncertain due to guidance from the Federal Reserve, the Basel Accords, and global regulatory requirements. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley’s recently launched MSBT—the first bank-issued bitcoin ETP—drew over $100 million in inflows within its first six days of listing, all sourced exclusively from self-directed investment channels and not yet made available to financial advisors. Oldenburg noted that slow adoption by the advisor channel stems primarily from an education gap; the bank has initiated internal training programs to address this and is applying for a digital trust charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to support direct custody of crypto assets and spot crypto trading services.
USAT is independently issued by Anchorage, GENIUS Act approval process not yet initiated
Odaily reports: USAT is independently issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A., with Tether providing technology and supporting branding, strategy, and distribution. Anchorage's disclosure states that Tether is not the issuer of USAT and has no obligation to redeem or guarantee the token; USAT and USDT are different products with different issuers and legal arrangements.Anchorage's terms only allow approved customers to directly mint or redeem USAT, while other holders typically need to trade through exchanges or the secondary market. Its August 31, 2026 reserve report shows approximately 175.7 million redeemable USAT in circulation, corresponding to approximately $176.4 million in reserve assets.The GENIUS Act took effect on July 18, 2025, with its main issuance framework set to be implemented on January 18, 2027. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published the main implementing rules on October 21, 2026; as of October 27, the OCC had not yet initiated the application process, and public materials do not indicate that USAT has obtained issuance approval under the Act. (Bitcoin.com News)
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.
Stablecoin Regulatory Rules Finalized, OCC Advances GENIUS Act Implementation
Odaily reports: The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has finalized implementation rules for the GENIUS Act, applicable to permitted payment stablecoin issuers, foreign issuers under OCC jurisdiction, and certain custodial activities of regulated entities, covering reserve backing, redemption, and risk management. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called the legislation a "watershed moment for American finance," likening it to the National Currency Act of 1863. The final rules did not incorporate Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering, or OFAC sanctions provisions; these matters will be addressed through subsequent rules coordinated with the Treasury Department. The GENIUS Act was signed into law in July 2025, and regulators failed to finalize rules before the July 18, 2026 deadline; the Federal Reserve proposed two related rules in September 2026. Both the GENIUS Act and the OCC's final rules are set to take effect on January 18, 2027, and the OCC has not yet announced a timeline for accepting issuer applications and exemption requests.
Automatic 7-day redemption extension clause removed, OCC final stablecoin rule set to take effect on January 18, 2027
Odaily reports: The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued the final stablecoin rule under the GENIUS Act, set to take effect on January 18, 2027. The rule removes the clause that automatically extended the redemption period to 7 calendar days once demand exceeded a threshold, and defines "prompt redemption" as the issuer initiating payment or crediting the issuer's account upon request; bank settlement is a separate subsequent step. The general processing deadline for eligible redemption requests is capped at 2 business days, excluding weekends and federal holidays; when redemption requests for a single brand exceed 10% of its circulating supply within 24 hours, the issuer must notify the OCC supervisory office within 24 hours, with the regulator having discretion over whether to extend the processing time, and issuers may not delay redemptions citing onboarding process deficiencies. The revised confidential PS-01 report will track unpaid tokens, average redemption duration, and redemption amounts exceeding 2 business days; the first weekly and quarterly reports are due on January 25 and March 31, 2027, respectively, both pending OMB approval.
Robinhood's venture capital fund RVI invests $30 million in Erebor Bank
Odaily reports: Robinhood's venture capital fund Robinhood Ventures Fund I (NYSE: RVI) has announced that it has spent $30 million to purchase preferred shares of Erebor Bank, National Association, a U.S. bank. Erebor is a U.S. nationally chartered bank focused on the innovation economy, serving sectors including defense, robotics, artificial intelligence, and hard tech. The bank obtained a national bank charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and federal deposit insurance in February 2026, and its deposits have now exceeded $7 billion.Erebor was founded in 2025, co-founded by Palmer Luckey and others, and is backed by institutions including Valor Equity Partners, Lux Capital, and 8VC. RVI is the first fund under Robinhood Ventures and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in March 2026, primarily providing investors with exposure to private company equity by investing in private companies. (fxnewsgroup)
The presumption clause on the illegality of third-party stablecoin rewards has been removed, as the OCC becomes the first to finalize implementation rules for the GENIUS Act
the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has published the final rules implementing the GENIUS Act, becoming the first regulatory agency to finalize stablecoin implementation rules under the legislation. The rules will take effect on January 18, 2027, providing an access pathway for banks and non-bank enterprises to engage in payment stablecoin business, and establishing standards for foreign stablecoin issuers and asset custody.Regarding stablecoin rewards, the final rules remove the presumption clause in the draft proposal that certain commercial arrangements between issuers and third parties may constitute a violation, but the statutory prohibition on issuers paying interest directly to stablecoin holders remains in effect. The OCC will review issuer-third party relationships on a case-by-case basis and may take enforcement action against conduct that circumvents the Act.
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Galaxy Digital Files Application with U.S. OCC to Establish National Trust Bank
According to TheEnergyMag, Galaxy Digital (GLXY) filed an application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on October 29, planning to establish a national trust bank in New York to provide fiduciary investment advisory and digital asset services. The move aims to integrate the company's business operations under a federal regulatory framework.
USAT is independently issued by Anchorage, GENIUS Act approval process not yet initiated
Odaily reports: USAT is independently issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A., with Tether providing technology and supporting branding, strategy, and distribution. Anchorage's disclosure states that Tether is not the issuer of USAT and has no obligation to redeem or guarantee the token; USAT and USDT are different products with different issuers and legal arrangements.Anchorage's terms only allow approved customers to directly mint or redeem USAT, while other holders typically need to trade through exchanges or the secondary market. Its August 31, 2026 reserve report shows approximately 175.7 million redeemable USAT in circulation, corresponding to approximately $176.4 million in reserve assets.The GENIUS Act took effect on July 18, 2025, with its main issuance framework set to be implemented on January 18, 2027. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published the main implementing rules on October 21, 2026; as of October 27, the OCC had not yet initiated the application process, and public materials do not indicate that USAT has obtained issuance approval under the Act. (Bitcoin.com News)
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.
Approved to operate a national trust bank, Ripple joins the ranks of Circle and others
A Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X that Ripple has received full approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to operate as a national trust bank, joining the ranks of Circle, BitGo, and Fidelity Digital Assets.
OCC Encourages Community Banks to Apply to Become Payment Stablecoin Issuers
Odaily reports: The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is encouraging community banks to develop payment stablecoin businesses and to consider applying to become approved payment stablecoin issuers. Last week, the OCC finalized rules related to the GENIUS Act, which will take effect in January next year.The initiative comes as several banking groups oppose the OCC's proposed rules on stablecoin yields, arguing that they deviate from the congressional legislative intent of the GENIUS Act. Earlier this month, the Independent Community Bankers of America sued the OCC, alleging that crypto companies are not subject to the same regulatory requirements and therefore have an advantage over community banks. (Cointelegraph)
OCC encourages community banks to become stablecoin issuers; the application channel is not yet open.
According to The Defiant, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is encouraging community banks to become stablecoin issuers. Applications are not yet open, and new issuers typically must first obtain approval to operate in the United States.