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OCC Clears U.S. Banks to Hold Crypto for Network Fee Payments

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released new guidance that allows national banks to hold specific cryptocurrencies for the sole purpose of covering blockchain network fees. This decision, outlined in Interpretive Letter 1186 issued on November 18, 2025, confirms that banks can keep crypto assets on their books as part of their … Read more

Sony Bank files for OCC charter to issue and manage US stablecoins

Key Takeaways Sony Bank, majority-owned by Sony, is seeking a national trust bank charter with the OCC to enable it to issue and manage stablecoins in the US. This move marks Sony Bank’s entry into the US stablecoin and digital asset market via federal regulatory channels. Share this article Sony Bank, a Japanese financial institution … Read more

Peter Thiel-backed Erebor Bank wins preliminary green light from OCC for national charter

Key Takeaways The OCC conditionally approved the de novo national bank charter for Erebor Bank. The OCC reiterated its openness to banks engaging in digital asset activities if conducted safely and soundly. Share this article Erebor Bank, a new US bank backed by prominent technology entrepreneurs, including Palmer Luckey, Joe Lonsdale, and Peter Thiel’s Founders … Read more

Top banking groups urge OCC to delay Ripple, Circle trust bank approvals

Key Takeaways A number of banking industry groups have challenged Ripple’s and Circle’s bids to obtain bank charters. The groups are asking the OCC to avoid making a major policy shift without a transparent and formal rulemaking process. Share this article Top American banking groups are pressing the OCC to delay action on trust bank … Read more

Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC clarify crypto custody rules for banks

U.S. banking regulators have issued a statement clarifying the rules around cryptocurrency safekeeping, or custody, by banking organizations. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, noted in their press release that the joint statement does not establish any new … Read more

OCC confirms banks can offer crypto custody without prior approval

Key Takeaways The OCC confirms that national banks can provide crypto custody and stablecoin services without prior approval. Banks must implement robust risk management controls equivalent to traditional banking operations when engaging in crypto activities. Share this article The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has clarified that national banks can now offer … Read more

Coinbase calls for Fed, FDIC, and OCC to remove regulatory roadblocks for crypto banking

Key Takeaways Coinbase is urging US banking regulators to enable banks to offer crypto custody and trading services. Coinbase seeks confirmation that state-chartered banks can provide and outsource crypto services under current laws. Share this article Coinbase is calling on US banking regulators to revise their stance on crypto services, pushing for changes that would … Read more

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